Adobe InDesign CS4 - Manual (Page 403)

395 USING INDESIGN CS4
Frames and objects
See also
“ Scale objects ” on page 395
“ Scaling vs. resizing objects ” on page 393
“ Use smart guides ” on page 60
Scale objects
Scaling an object enlarges or reduces it horizontally (along the x axis), vertically (along the y axis), or both horizontally
and vertically, relative to the reference point you specify.
By default, InDesign scales strokes. For example, if you scale a selected object with a 4-point stroke by 200%, the Stroke
panel indicates an 8-point stroke and the stroke visibly doubles in size. You can change the default stroke behavior by
deselecting Adjust Stroke Weight When Scaling in the Transform or Control panel menu.
See also
“ Scale type ” on page 238
“ Keys for transforming objects ” on page 681
“ Scaling vs. resizing objects ” on page 393
“ Change transformation settings ” on page 384
Scale an object using the Selection tool
❖ To scale the content and frame simultaneously, use the Selection tool and hold down Ctrl (Windows) or Command
(Mac
OS). Add the Shift key to resize the object proportionally.
Scale an object using the Scale tool
1 Select an object to scale. To scale both the frame and its content, use the Selection tool to select the frame. To scale
the content without scaling its frame, direct-select the object. To scale a frame without scaling the content, direct-
select the frame, and select all the anchor points.
2 Select the Scale tool .
3 Position the Scale tool away from the reference point and drag. To scale the x or y axis only, start dragging the Scale
tool along one axis only. To scale proportionally, hold down Shift as you drag the Scale tool. For finer control, start
dragging farther from the object’s reference point.
You can also scale by using the Free Transform tool.
Scale an object using the Transform panel
To maintain the original proportions of the object when using the Transform panel, make sure the Constrain
Proportions icon
is selected.
1 Select an object to scale. To scale both the frame and its content, use the Selection tool to select the frame. To scale
the content without scaling its frame, direct-select the object. To scale a frame without scaling the content, direct-
select the frame, and select all the anchor points.
2 In the Transform or Control panel, do one of the following:
• Choose a preset percentage value in the Scale X Percentage or Scale Y Percentage pop-up menu.
Updated 18 June 2009