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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