Resizing a Picture using Fill and Fit in MS-Word – 22’s Gift

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 and Fit in MS-Word

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 Centre 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) or double-click on the picture to open it

Then click on the “Crop” which is in the “Size” group, on the “Format” tab

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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 the Crop, and then click on the “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 the “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, immediately you can get the Picture Tools “Format Tab (make sure the picture is in the selection) or double-click on the picture to open it

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Click on the Cropwhich 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.