Frame Size and Locking

NOTE: The way a frame behaves when it has content added or resized depends on the Sizing Type of the frame. This can be set from the Frame tab.

More on Sizing Types.

Setting the Size of a Frame

You can change the size of a frame by dragging the resizing handles.

You can also set the Width and Height to precise measurements by typing into the boxes, clicking the up and down arrows or pressing the up and down keys on your keyboard.


Click on Measurement… for more options.

From this dialog, you can:

  • set X and Y co-ordinates of the top left corner of the frame
  • set Width and Height
  • lock the Size and Position
  • lock the Contents

Related Sizes

You can set whether the Width and Height are linked or not. If the width and height are linked then the object will keep its original aspect ratio.

Width and height linked

Width and height not linked

Locking

Locking Size and Position means that you cannot resize or move the frame. You can still edit the content and change the styling.

Locking Contents means that you cannot edit the content and styling. You can still move and resize the frame.

A frame that is locked will show one of the lock indicators when selected.