In Pages 5.2, I can't figure out how to select an image from inside a table cell so that I can resize it (using handles). I remember being able to do this in previous versions of Pages. I noticed that if you paste an image after double clicking on a cell, the image will behave like text inside the cell but you still cannot resize the image. Is this still possible?
Thanks
MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.4)
I am using Pages version 6.2. Since it updates more-or-less automatically I don't pay much attention.
I was able to insert the image into the document OUTSIDE of the table. I could then resize it.
I am NOT able to drag it into the table -- this attempt forces the table to move out of the way of the image!
But I was able to Cut ( or probably ) copy the resized image and then Paste it into a table cell!
And it really is in the cell, because I was able to copy the content of the cell (text plus image) into another cell of the same table. (I'm building a mail merge document for name badges.)
At last!
Wow, still no solution? I only just bought Pages because someone said it was so simple to place images. But this discussion concerns exactly where I needed it: to place them in tables and resize. Not very handy for storyboarding. Back to LibreOffice, I guess. Can I get my money back?
Hi gmac-adict,
No, I don't have a secret method, sorry.
My reply was how to show how resize a column to accommodate an image.
My approach with Pages is to consider that my glass is half full, not half empty 😉.
Regards,
Ian.
I was able to insert the image into the document OUTSIDE of the table. I could then resize it.
I am NOT able to drag it into the table -- this attempt forces the table to move out of the way of the image!
But I was able to Cut ( or probably ) copy the resized image and then Paste it into a table cell!
And it really is in the cell, because I was able to copy the content of the cell (text plus image) into another cell of the same table. (I'm building a mail merge document for name badges.)
At last!
The previous posts all stated what version of Pages they are referring to.
Yours does not, but I assume it is a recent version of Pages 6 because the behaviour has changed.
Pages '09 still offers vastly more control over what you can do in your layout, not just because it is the glass full, but because of what is in the glass. An excellent polished wine, not a half serve of L.A. Cola.
Peter
In Pages 5.2 the image is an "Image fill" ie a background filling the cell.
Pages '09 should be in your Applications/iWork folder. Use that instead.
Peter
I've found that if you double-click on the cell before pasting the image, the image doesn't come up as a fill, instead it treats it like text but it is still not scalable. I suppose it's possible that they have removed the ability or just haven't added it back yet.
Well I guess that is a small advance that you can paste it inline.
I can find no way of scaling the object.
If you have Pages '09 still in your Applications/iWork folder, use that.
Peter
Wow, i just can't believe,that this function is STILL not available. Image resizing inside cells is crucial for my current project, so i am frustrated with the absence of this simple yet highly needed function. Switching to word((
Hi evgeny,
Wow, i just can't believe,that this function is STILL not available
What is still not available in Pages 5.5.2?
Regards,
Ian.
We're talking not about how to resize the cell, but how to resize an image inside the cell without changing the cell size. There is no way to do it now in 5.5.2.
Yellowbox,
Looks like you hold the much sought secret to adjusting image size independent of cell size ...
Could you share the secret method with the community ?
Much appreciated, in advance.
Best regards.
gmac-adict
Use Pages '09.
My approach is not to use the half full glass, otherwise I'd be using Windows.
Peter
Pages 5.5.3
Insert the image outside of the table, then drag the image into the table cell. Pages will allow you to resize the image before and after the image has been dropped into the cell. Do not insert image directly into the table cell.
The default, transparent table cells give the illusion that an image already in the document, can be dragged into a cell from outside of the table, and further resized, but you are working on a separate foreground image entity, and not an actual member of cell contents. As soon as you move the table, the image is not part of it. Tested in Pages v5.6.2 on El Capitan.
The drag/drop of an image from outside of Pages onto a table cell is automatically incorporated as an unselectable image fill.
The above makes no difference what combination of Object Placement, or Text Wrap settings are used in the Arrange tab.
Can I select and resize an image from inside a table cell?
