To make changes to a drawn or pasted graphic object on a cover page:
| 1. | Select the object to be changed. |
When the object is selected, handles surround it. At this point, a 'floating menu' can be display by right-clicking on the object. The floating menu that displays depends on the type of object selected.
Notice that the floating menu for a drawn object lists the Properties command. When this is selected, a Properties dialog box is displayed. displays. The properties that can be changed for a drawing object are:
| • | Line - thickness; color |
| • | Rectangle - thickness and color for the border/line; transparency or color for the background |
| • | Ellipse - thickness and color for the border/line; transparency or color for the background |
The floating menu for an imported graphic lists the Size to Scale option. When this option is selected, the height-to-width aspect ratio of the graphic is maintained as you the graphic is resized.
| 2. | Make changes to the object. |
The changes that can be made will include:
| • | modifying the properties of a drawn object |
| • | cutting the object and placing it into the Windows clipboard |
| • | copying the object for use elsewhere |
| • | deleting the object from your cover page |
| • | positioning relative to other objects |
| • | centering the object either horizontally or vertically on your cover page |
| • | resizing the object by dragging its handles |
