Scaling an image proportionally

By Becky BayneAugust 28, 2007Helpful Hints

Whenever you have an image – photo, clipart, etc. that needs to be resized remember this simple trick to keep it proportional. Click on your image, (this gives you the open boxes on the corners and each middle) then hold your SHIFT key as you drag the CORNER selection box with the mouse. Let go of the MOUSE before you let go of the SHIFT key. Your image will be perfectly proportional now… Have a great day! B

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Becky Bayne is a self-publishing expert, an award-winning international book designer, a published illustrator, and an experienced graphic design entrepreneur, she offers authors a less stressful design + self-publishing experience working with each one personally throughout the process. She loves brainstorming with her clients about all the options for designing their unique book as they begin their authorprenerial journey.