Change the sizing option for a row or column
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You can only complete this task while in Grid layout
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- In your Microsoft® Expression Blend™ document, double-click the grid panel that contains
the row or column for which you want to change the sizing option. A yellow
highlight will appear around the grid panel, to indicate that it is now the
active element.
- Select the row or column for which you want to
change the sizing option, by clicking just to the side of the left blue
ruler or just above the top blue ruler where the lock icon
is located, and then do one of the following:
- To make the row or column remain a fixed size when the parent grid is
resized, click the lock icon
to lock it . Notice that when you resize the grid, the locked row or
column remains a fixed size. Also, under
Layout in the Properties panel, notice that the Height or Width value is
measured in pixels (or, device-independent units which are approximately 1/96 inch).
- To make a row or column resize proportionally when the parent grid
is resized, click the lock icon
to unlock it . Notice that when you resize the grid, the unlocked row or
column resizes proportionally. Also, under
Layout in the Properties panel, notice that the Height or Width value is
measured in star-sized proportions.
- To make a row or column size automatically when the parent grid is resized,
select Auto for Height or Width
under Layout in the Properties panel. Notice that the lock icon
changes to Auto sized
.