Changing the size/shape of frames
You can change the size and shape of individual frames, including on page templates, after they have been input.
Prerequisite
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Frames is selected in the Engrave toolbox.
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If you want to change the size/shape of frames on a page template, you have opened the page template in the page template editor.
Procedure
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In Engrave mode, select the middle handle on an edge of the frame whose size or shape you want to change.
Note
You can only select a single handle on a single frame at a time.
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Move the handle in any of the following ways:
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To move it a standard amount to the right, left, up, or down, press Alt/Opt plus the corresponding arrow key. For example, press Alt/Opt-Left Arrow to move handles to the left.
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To move it a large amount, press Ctrl/Cmd plus the standard key command; for example, Ctrl/Cmd-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.
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To move it a moderate amount, press Shift plus the standard key command; for example, Shift-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.
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To move it a small amount, press Ctrl/Cmd-Shift plus the standard key command; for example, Ctrl/Cmd-Shift-Alt/Opt-Left Arrow.
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Click and drag the handle to the right/left or upwards/downwards.
NoteYou can only move handles on the right/left edges of frames to the right/left. You can only move handles on the top/bottom edges of frames upwards/downwards. For example, if you want to make a frame wider, you can select the middle handle on the right edge of the frame and move it to the right.
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- Optional: Repeat steps 1 and 2 for any other edge of the frame you want to move to achieve the size and shape you want.
Result
The size and/or shape of the selected frame is changed.
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Depending on the constraints defined for the frame, it may appear with a different size/shape on pages with different page sizes, orientations, and/or page margins.
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You can also change the size/shape of frames by using properties in the Frames group of the Properties panel.
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Height: Available for frames with unlocked top or bottom constraints.
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Width: Available for frames with unlocked right or left constraints.
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Left/Top/Right/Bottom: Available for frames with the corresponding locked constraints.
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