WD2000: Can't Crop Object with SHIFT Key (Dragging Size Handle) (212304)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000

This article was previously published under Q212304

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Word 2000, pressing the SHIFT key while dragging a sizing handle does not crop an object.

CAUSE

This is a functionality change that took effect when Microsoft Word 97 was released.

RESOLUTION

To crop an object, use one of the following methods.
  • Click to select the object, click Picture on the Format menu, click to select the Picture tab, and then change the appropriate Crop From option.

    -or-
  • Right-click the object, and then click Format Picture on the shortcut menu. Click to select the Picture tab, and then change the appropriate Crop From option.

    -or-
  • Display the Picture toolbar (on the View menu, point to Toolbars and then click Picture), click Crop on the Picture Toolbar, position the insertion point over a sizing handle, and then click and drag the sizing handle. When you are finished, click Crop again to turn off cropping.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbgraphic kbprb kbusage KB212304