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Resizing a graphic in Visio does not lock aspect ratio
I imported a logo into Visio, and attempted to resize it using the pointer tool.
However, holding down the shift key does not lock the aspect ratio.
Visio is the only drawing software I've ever used, including MS Word, that does not lock the aspect ration when the shift key is held down.
I tried the Size and Position dialog box, but there is no way to lock the aspect ratio when changing dimensions.
What is the procedure for resizing an imported graphic while locking the aspect ratio?
Open the shape sheet and under protection change the value of LockAspect from 0 to 1.
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I use Visio 2019 Professional. There i can resize foreign image with aspect ratio:
1. Pull the vertex (corner) of the image
2. Press SHIFT key and pull handle (middle of side) of the image.
- Pulling the middle handle does constrain the aspect ratio. Why in the world doesn't this work on a corner handle?
Deleted : I am using Microsoft Professional 2019.
I imported a graphic.
When I select the graphic, and hold down the Shift key, the aspect ratio is not constrained.
Visio is the only program I've ever used where the Shift key does not constrain the aspect ratio. It is very strange behavior.
Is there a setting that needs to be changed?
Open the shape sheet and under protection change the value of LockAspect from 0 to 1.
- I can confirm that this approach works.
I'm unsure that why an application that primarily uses graphics would make the tool to constrain the aspect ratio so difficult to find, and why holding the Shift key down does not constrain the aspect ratio like every other application in the world. Since Visio 2010. For open ShapeSheet window, you need activate Developer mode.
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