How to Crop a Graphic in QuarkXPress

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Cropping is the process of cutting a portion of a photograph or graphic that is unnecessary to that image's message. You can crop only the outside edges of a photo or graphic.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

QuarkXPress (Mac)
QuarkXPress (Windows)

Step 1

Select the Content or Item tool.
Step 2

Point to and click on the photograph or graphic you want to crop.
Step 3

Point to one of the handles outlining the photo or graphic nearest the area you want to crop.
Step 4

Hold down the mouse button (left button Windows) and drag the handle inwards toward the photo or graphic.
Step 5

Stop dragging and release the mouse button when you have cropped out the unwanted part.

Tips & Warnings

You can also use the Content tool to drag the photo itself out of sight within the picture box, instead of dragging the photo box handles.
Cropping in QuarkXPress removes from view only the part of the graphic you didn't want to include. If you decide you want to include the area you cropped, simply reverse the procedure, dragging outward away from the photo or graphic.

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