In this short InDesign how-to video, Khara Plicanic reveals a smarter way to lock and unlock proportions without repeatedly clicking the chain icon. She enters scale values directly in the Control panel and applies them proportionally with a keyboard shortcut.
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This article was last modified on March 16, 2026
This article was first published on March 16, 2026
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