Specifying Frame Size

You can easily set the size and position for a frame on a page, either by entering specific values in the Frame Properties dialog or by dragging the frame as needed. For more information see Page Layouts and Editing Pages.

How to Resize a Frame by Dragging

  1. Open the page containing the frame.
  2. Click on the frame.
  3. (Optional) If you want to maintain the aspect ratio (i.e., keep the width and height in proportion to one another), hold down your SHIFT key.
  4. Hover over any of the handles around the edge of the frame until the cursor looks like this: .
  5. Click and drag until you get the size you want.

How to Specify the Size for a Frame Using the Properties Dialog

  1. Open the page containing the frame.
  2. Double-click the frame. The Frame Properties dialog opens.
  1. Select the Frame tab.
  2. Use the Size and Position section to enter settings for the distance of the frame from the left and top edges of the page, as well as the width and height of the frame.
    • Left Enter the position of the frame horizontally (i.e., on the X axis) from the left margin on the page. For example, if the left margin is set at 1 inch and you enter a value of .5 inch in this field, the frame will be positioned .5 inch from the left margin (i.e., 1.5 inches from the left edge of the page). You can also use the up and down arrows. To select a unit of measurement, click the down arrow in the units of measurement field and select one of the options. See Units of Measurement.
    • Top Enter the position of the frame vertically (i.e., on the Y axis) from the top margin on the page. For example, if the top margin is set at 1 inch and you enter a value of .5 inch in this field, the frame will be positioned .5 inch from the top margin (i.e., 1.5 inches from the top edge of the page). You can also use the up and down arrows. To select a unit of measurement, click the down arrow in the units of measurement field and select one of the options. See Units of Measurement.
    • Width Enter the width of the frame. You can also use the up and down arrows. To select a unit of measurement, click the down arrow in the units of measurement field and select one of the options. See Units of Measurement.
    • Height Enter the height of the frame. You can also use the up and down arrows. To select a unit of measurement, click the down arrow in the units of measurement field and select one of the options. See Units of Measurement.
  3. Click OK.
  4. Click Save the active file. to save your work.