Sizing an Object
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To change the size of an object perform the following steps:

1. Select the object(s) (See Selecting Object)

2. Move the cursor over a grapple on one of the edges (left, right, top or bottom).
* The cursor will change to a double arrow.  

3. Press the left mouse button.

4. Drag the mouse to size the object.

5. Release the mouse button to register the changes.


To change the height and width of the selected object at the same time perform the following steps:

1. Select the object. (See Selecting an Object)

2. Move the cursor a grapple on one of the corners of the object.
* The cursor will change to a diagonal double arrow.  

3. Press the left mouse button.

4. Drag the mouse to size the object.

5. Release the mouse button to register the changes.


Also See:

General Object Properties



Notes:

You can also use the Fit to Margins command on the Alignment menu to automatically size an object so it entirely fills the area within the margins.