To resize only a frame in InDesign, select it with the Selection tool and drag any of its handles.
Resizing Frames in InDesign: A Detailed Guide
Resizing frames in InDesign is a fundamental skill, and it’s crucial to know how to adjust the frame without affecting the content it contains. Here’s how:
Using the Selection Tool
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Select the Frame: Use the Selection tool (the black arrow) to click on the frame you wish to resize. This will activate the frame and display its handles.
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Drag the Handles: Once the frame is selected, you can resize it by dragging any of the frame's handles. These handles are the small squares located at the corners and midpoints of the frame's edges.
- Corner Handles: Dragging a corner handle resizes the frame proportionally.
- Side Handles: Dragging a side handle stretches the frame horizontally or vertically.
Resizing Proportionally
To maintain the frame’s aspect ratio while resizing:
- Shift-Drag: Hold down the Shift key while dragging a corner handle. This ensures the frame scales proportionally without distorting its shape.
Additional Points to Consider
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Empty Frames: This method works whether the frame is empty or contains content, such as text or images.
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Resizing Content Separately: If you need to resize the content within the frame, you'll have to use different methods that involve working with the content directly, rather than just the frame.
| Action | Result |
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| Drag Corner Handle | Resizes frame proportionally or non-proportionally depending on holding shift or not. |
| Drag Side Handle | Resizes frame horizontally or vertically. |
| Shift + Drag Handle | Resizes frame proportionally. |
By using these techniques, you can accurately control frame sizes in your InDesign layouts.
