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Graphic Tools
Notes are eight square graphic handles displayed at the corners and edges of the image indicating
the image is selected.
2. Resizing the image: The graphic handles at the corners and edges of the image make it
possible to resize the image horizontally, vertically or both. To resize the image select the
image, then select the pointer tool in the Tools Palette. Click on one of the corner handles
and drag towards the center of the image to reduce its size. We can drag the corner handle
anywhere on the page and the graphic will get resized accordingly. To scale the image
proportionately, hold down the Shift key and then drag the handle.
3. Moving the image: To move the image, with the pointer tool selected in the Tools Palette,
Click in the center of the image until the pointer changes to an arrowhead. With the mouse
button still held down, drag the image to any location on the page. For our report we will
place this logo near the bottom-right corner of the page. To move the image horizontally
or vertically in a straight line hold down the Shift key and then drag.
Now that we have an image placed on the cover page of our report (Figure 2.28) we will add
some text and graphic elements (squares, circles etc.) and complete the cover.
Figure 2.28: Image on the Cover Picture
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How to Draw Graphic Elements?
The logo can be completed by drawing graphic elements like squares, circles and lines. We will
make a circle and place it behind the image already on the cover.
1. To draw the circle go to the Tools Palette and click on the circle tool (or the ellipse tool).
The pointer changes to a crosshair icon.
2. We can make the circle by clicking on the page and holding down the Shift key as we drag.
Clicking on the circle displays the graphic handles around it, indicating it is selected.
3. To scale the circle up or down drag the graphic handles on the page.
4. To move the circle around the page, select the circle, click anywhere within the boundaries
of its eight handles and drag it around the page.
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