Use Shape Size with 2 how-to topics, including quickly resizing a shape and customizing shape size; 2 items are available without membership and 0 items are membership-related.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Quickly Resize a Shape | Free |
| 2 | 2. Customize Shape Size | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Quickly Resize a Shape
Feature entry: Drawing Tools tab → Size area
- Select the shape that you want to resize.
- Click the Drawing Tools tab at the top of the window.
- Enter the height and width values directly in the Size area.
- Press Enter to apply the change.
- If you need a small adjustment, use the buttons to fine-tune the size in 0.1 cm increments.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The selected shape changes in height or width.
- Next action available: You can continue moving, copying, or formatting the shape.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the shape is not selected first, the size controls will not apply to the target object.
- Environment note: The presentation must contain an editable shape.
2. Customize Shape Size
Feature entry: Drawing Tools tab → Size group → Expand button → Object Properties → Size & Properties
- Select the shape that you want to resize.
- Click the Drawing Tools tab.
- In the Size group, click the expand button to open the Object Properties sidebar on the right.
- Open the Size & Properties tab.
- Set the values for Height, Width, Rotation, Scale Height, and Scale Width as needed.
- If you want proportional resizing, select Lock aspect ratio.
- Review the live result and click a blank area to apply the settings.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The Object Properties panel appears on the right, and the shape updates based on the entered values.
- Next action available: You can continue editing other object properties or save the presentation.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the Size & Properties tab is not open, you may not see the full set of parameters.
- Environment note: Rotation and scaling settings are handled in the Object Properties panel.