To resize a frame

  1. Select the frame A shape used to hold text, pictures, graphics, PowerText or OLE objects. you want to resize. Eight handles Small squares on the edges and corners of a selected frame that are used for sizing or rotating. appear around the edge of the frame.

  2. Position the mouse pointer The arrow-shaped cursor on the screen that follows the movement of the mouse and indicates which area of the screen will be affected when you press the mouse button. The pointer will change shape when you perform certain tasks. over a handle so that it changes shape to a double-headed arrow.

  3. Press and hold down the mouse button as you drag the handle to a different position.

  4. When the frame is the size you want, release the mouse button. The frame is redrawn and remains selected.

Note:

Drag a corner handle to resize the frame both vertically and horizontally.

Drag a side handle to resize only the height or width.

Hold down Ctrl as you resize the frame to maintain its aspect ratio The relationship between the height and width of an object..

Hold down Shift as you resize the frame to resize it from its centre.

You can make more accurate changes to the size of the frame in the Size and Position tab of the Frame Properties dialog box A window used to supply information to Publisher..

Tools:

Frame Properties