To resize multiple objects in InDesign to the same dimensions, the most straightforward method involves using the "Transform Again" feature.
Here's how to do it:
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Set the Target Size: First, resize one of the objects to the desired height and width. This will be the size you want all other selected objects to match.
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Select the Remaining Objects: Select all the other objects you want to resize. Use the Selection Tool (black arrow) to click and drag a marquee around the objects, or hold down the Shift key and click on each object individually.
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Apply the Transformation: Go to
Object > Transform Again > Transform Sequence Again Individually.
This command repeats the last transformation (resizing in this case) on each selected object individually, using the dimensions you set in the first object. This ensures that each selected object changes to the same size as your initial object.
Alternative Method (Using Step and Repeat): While Transform Again is the simplest, if you're creating multiple copies and need them the same size from the start, consider using Edit > Step and Repeat. You can set the size of the original and create multiple copies of that size simultaneously. However, this method only works for creating new objects.
Important Considerations:
- Object Type: This technique works best with simple shapes and images. More complex objects, like grouped objects with different individual transformations applied, might not behave as expected. You may need to ungroup and simplify such objects first.
- Individual Transformations: If the objects already have different scaling or rotation applied, using "Transform Again" might not produce perfectly consistent results. You might need to reset their transformations (Object > Transform > Reset Transformations) before resizing.
- Scaling vs. Resizing: Remember that "Transform Again" repeats the last transformation. So, if you scaled the initial object instead of directly setting its height and width, the other objects will be scaled by the same percentage. This might not always be the desired result if the objects are of different initial sizes. Setting the exact dimensions is generally more predictable.
