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# Aligning and Resizing an Image

**Important**: Do not use the image settings in the **Documents** panel to change the size of an image. For example, the **Image size** drop-down options (in the **Documents** panel) should not be changed. The **Image dimensions** area (in the **Documents** panel) should not be changed. Also, do not click and drag the **image resizing handles** to resize an image within a story.

If your photos came from a modern camera or phone, there will be no reason to use the image options in the **Documents** panel. **Note**: This only applies to image options within the **Documents** panel. Instructions on the proper use of image alignment controls (**none**, **Wide** **width,** **Full width**) are detailed below.

To change the size of an image in a post, use the alignment/ width options listed below.

* The **no alignment** (default text column width) option should be used for portrait-oriented images.
* The **Wide width** option should be used on landscape-oriented images.
* **The Full width** option should only be used in long-form projects utilizing the **Advanced post template**.

1. To change image alignment, click the image in the post. In the toolbar that appears above the image, click the **Change alignment** button.
2. In the drop-down list of alignment options, select the alignment you’d like to use (see above for appropriate use case scenarios.)
3. To deselect or turn off an alignment option, click it again (it will no longer appear highlighted/ selected. **Note**: The default option is **no alignment** (text column width.)

<figure><img src="/files/AdjndH0S5hIYHwisE4c6" alt="Using the image alignment feature to resize an image in a post"><figcaption><p>Using the image alignment feature to resize an image in a post.</p></figcaption></figure>