Resize and move a shape

Resize a shape

Once inserted, you can resize the shape proportionally or according to your preferences.

To resize a shape proportionally, follow the steps below:

1.Select the shape you want to resize.

2.Drag any corner handle while keeping the left mouse button pressed until the shape is the size you want.

3.Release the left mouse button to set the new shape size.

To resize a shape without keeping its proportions, follow the steps below:

1.Select the shape you want to resize.

2.Drag a handle while keeping the left mouse button pressed:

•To change the height of the shape, move the top or bottom handle.

•To change the width of the shape, move the left or right handle.

3.Release the left mouse button to set the new shape size.

Move a shape

To move a shape, use one of the following methods:

•Left-click the shape and, holding the button down, drag the shape to the desired position in the document.

•Select the shape and then use the ←, ↑, ↓, → keys to move it across the page. The step for moving the shape is 1 pixel. To increase the step to 10 pixels, hold down Shift ( Shift) while using the ←, ↑, ↓, → keys.