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4) Release the mouse button when satisfied with the new size.
The corner handles resize both the width and the height of the graphic
object simultaneously, while the other four handles only resize one
dimension at a time.
Tip
To retain the original proportions of the graphic, Shift+click one
of the corner handles, then drag. Be sure to release the mouse
button before releasing the Shift key.
For more accurate resizing of the graphic object, use the Position and
Size dialog box described in Chapter 6 (Formatting Graphic Objects).
Caution
Be aware that re-sizing a bit-mapped (raster) image will
adversely affect the resolution, causing some degree of blurring.
It is better to externally size your picture before insertion into
your presentation, if possible.
Rotating a picture
As for the position and the size, rotation of a picture can be done
manually or using a dedicated dialog box. The Rotation dialog box is
described in Chapter 6 (Formatting Graphic Objects). To rotate a
picture manually, do as follows:
1) Select the picture if necessary so that the green handles around it
show.
2) Click the Rotate button on the Drawing toolbar. This toolbar
is usually located at the bottom the screen, but it can be
undocked and used as a floating toolbar. If the toolbar is not
showing, select View > Toolbars > Drawing. The Drawing
toolbar is discussed in detail in Chapter 5 (Creating Graphic
Objects).
Note
The icons representing the functions in the toolbars are
different, depending on the operating system used and on
whether OOo has been customized for the Linux distribution in
use or not. When in doubt, hover the mouse over the icons and
wait for the tooltip to appear showing the name of the button.
3) Eight red circular handles replace the green square handles, as
shown in Figure 59. Move the mouse over one of the corner
handles and the mouse cursor shape will change. Click the mouse
and move in the direction in which you want to rotate the picture.
4) When satisfied, release the mouse button.
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