In this article, you can learn how to resize the picture using the commands “Fill” and “Fit” in a Word document. Follow the step-by-step instructions given below to apply these commands.
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Resizing a picture using Fill in MS Word:
After you have cropped an image in any aspect ratio using the command “Crop”, when you use the command “Fill”, it fills from the center part of the original image into the currently cropped image while maintaining the original aspect ratio. To use the command Fill,” follow the steps given below.
Steps to follow in Filling a Picture:
Insert the Picture into the document you want using the “Picture” command, which is in the “Illustrations” group, on the “Insert” tab
After inserting the picture, you can get the Picture Tools “Format” Tab (Make sure the picture selection is correct) or double-click on the picture to open it
Then click on “Crop,” which is in the “Size” group, on the “Format” tab
Then crop an image in any aspect ratio you want using the outer, thick, dark lines with the mouse
Now click on the drop-down arrow of “Crop”, and then click on “Fill”.
Resizing a picture using Fit in MS Word:
After you have cropped an image in any aspect ratio by using the command “Crop”, you can fill the original image into the currently cropped image aspect ratio using the command “Fit”. To use the command Fit,” follow the steps given below.
Steps to follow in Fitting a Picture:
Go to the “Insert” tab
Click on “Picture,” which is in the “Illustrations” group
Go to the disk location of your computer where you saved the images
Double-click on the image or Select the image you want, and then click on “Insert” to insert it
After inserting a picture, you can immediately get the Picture Tools “Format” Tab (make sure the picture is in the selection) or double-click on the picture to open it
Click on “Crop,” which is in the “Size” group on the “Format” tab
Then Crop an image in any aspect ratio you want using the outer, thick, dark lines with the mouse
Now select “Fit”.
What is Fit in MS Word?
After cropping an image in any aspect ratio by using the command “Crop”, you can fill the original image into the currently cropped image aspect ratio using the command “Fit” option.
How to resize a picture with “Fill” in MS Word?
Right-click the picture, choose “Size and Position,” and use “Fill” to make it fill available space while keeping the aspect ratio.
How to resize a picture with “Fit” in MS Word?
Right-click the picture, choose “Size and Position,” and use “Fit” to resize it to fit specified dimensions while maintaining the aspect ratio.
Can I resize a picture using a percentage scale in MS Word?
Yes, in the “Size and Position” dialog, you can specify a percentage to scale the picture up or down while preserving its aspect ratio.
What should I do if resizing a picture in MS Word affects its quality?
If resizing degrades image quality, consider using a higher-resolution image or adjusting compression settings to improve the picture’s appearance after resizing.