Modifying Images

Apache OpenOffice 4.1 Calc Guide

Chapter 5: Using Graphics in Calc

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• Graphics in Calc
• Adding Graphics (Images)
  • Inserting an Image File
    • Insert Picture Dialog
    • Drag and Drop
  • Linking an Image File
    • Embedding Linked Images
  • Inserting an Image from the Clipboard
  • Inserting an Image from the Gallery
• Modifying Images
  • Using the Picture Toolbar
    • Choosing a Graphics Mode
    • Using Graphic Filters
    • Adjusting Colors
    • Setting Transparency
    • Customizing Lines, Areas, and Shadows
    • Cropping Pictures
    • Resizing an Image
    • Rotating a Picture
  • Using the Picture Context Menu
    • Text
    • Position and Size
    • Original Size
    • Description
    • Name
    • Flip
    • Assign Macro
    • Group
  • Using the Sidebar
    • Graphic Panel
    • Line Panel
    • Position and Size Panel
• Using Calc’s Drawing Tools
  • Set or Change Properties for Drawing Objects
  • Resizing a Drawing Object
  • Grouping Drawing Objects
• Positioning Graphics
  • Arranging Graphics
  • Anchoring Graphics
  • Aligning Graphics
• Creating an Image Map

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Modifying Images

When you insert a new image, you may need to modify it to suit the document. This section describes the use of the Picture toolbar, resizing, cropping, and a workaround for rotating a picture. (Changes made in Calc do not affect the original picture, whether embedded or linked.)

Calc provides many tools for working with images. These tools are sufficient for most people’s everyday requirements. However, for professional results, it is generally better to use an image manipulation program to modify images (for example, to crop, resize, rotate, and change color values) and then insert the result into Calc.