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Using one file that contains a collection of images
When a template that contains lots of images is merged with a large record set, the many file
requests may slow down the process of output generation. The solution is simple: combine the
images into a single image file and display the part that holds the image. This reduces the
number of file requests and can improve the output speed significantly.
For an explanation of how to do this, see "Optimizing a template" on page954.
Moving an image
An image that is added to a section behaves like a character and is part of the text flow. To
move it, simply click the image and drag and drop it somewhere else in the text flow. To learn
how to wrap text around it, see "Wrapping text around an image" on page577.
How to make an image stay at a certain position (like any image added to a Master Page) is
explained here: "Pulling an image out of the text flow" on page578. When an image has an
'absolute position' it can be moved around freely: hover over the border of the image to get a
move pointer, click that pointer and drag and drop the image somewhere else.
Styling an image
Images can be resized using the handles on the sides and corners, or via the Image Formatting
dialog, which opens when you right-click the image and select Image..., or select the Format >
Image menu item.
Images can be styled using the same dialog, or through the CSS files; see "Styling templates
with CSS files" on page553.
A number of issues related to image styling are discussed in a separate topic: "Styling an
image" on page576.
Just like many other elements, images can be given borders and rounded corners, they can
have inner and outer margins and they can be rotated. How to do this is described in general
formatting topics, such as "Border" on page580 and "Spacing" on page591. All general
formatting topics are listed under "Styling and formatting" on page551.
Note
It is recommended to resize images outside of the Designer, with image editing software.
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