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[Flighty-188]

I think my problem is with a setting, but don't know which one. When I want to work with a paper and make it fit someplace if I make it wider it makes the paper longer. If I then make the paper shorter, it makes it wider. Any Suggestions. Appriciate it.

 

[A-M]

To help you, we need to know what program are you using?

 

[GingerScraps]

Most likely something like you need to hold down a key (or not hold down a key), look for constrain proportions settings. But yes, we can defiantly help more if we know the program you are using

 

[Flighty-188]

I am using Photoshop elements 2026 -- photo Editor
Thanks for the help

 

[GingerScraps]

That’s a very common setting issue, no worries
What’s happening is that the aspect ratio is locked, so when you change the width it automatically changes the height (and vice-versa).

How to fix it in Photoshop Elements 2026 (Photo Editor):​

If you’re resizing with the Move Tool or Transform:

1. Click on the layer you want to resize
2. Select the Move Tool
3. Make sure “Maintain Aspect Ratio” (or the chain/link icon) is turned OFF in the tool options
4. Now drag the side handles to resize width or height independently

If you’re using Image → Resize → Scale:

1. Go to Image → Resize → Scale
2. Look for the lock icon next to Width & Height
3. Click the lock to unlock it
4. Adjust width or height separately

Tip for digital scrapbooking:​

Normally you want the aspect ratio locked to avoid distortion so keep that in mind

 

[Flighty-188]

Thanks so Much for the help.