Adobe InDesign CS3 User Manual
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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. You can
change the default tracking behavior by selecting Adjust Scaling Percentage in General preferences.
See also
“Keys for transforming objects” on page 636
Scale an object using the Selection tool
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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 Propor-
tions 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.
•
Type a percentage value, or a specific distance (such as 10p) in the Scale X Percentage or Scale Y Percentage box,
and then press Enter or Return.
If the Apply To Content preference option is selected in General preferences, scaling values are reset to 100% in the
Transform panel after the object is scaled. If Adjust Scaling Percentage is selected, scaling values remain as specified
(such as 125%). With multiple objects selected, the scaling value will always display as 100%; however, you can select
objects individually to see the applied effect of the transform (such as 125%) if Adjust Scaling Percentage is selected.
Scale an object using the Scale command
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.