Explaining how to adjust handout master size
The user is asking about modifying the "Handout Master" size while keeping the aspect ratio. This is linked to the slide size in PowerPoint, accessed via Design > Slide Size > Custom Slide Size. For printing handouts, you can select Scale to Fit Paper in the print settings. Similarly, WPS Office has similar steps.
Explaining aspect ratio and handout master adjustments
The user wants to preserve the aspect ratio when modifying size. In PowerPoint, you can do this by selecting "Lock aspect ratio" under size and position for images and shapes. As for handouts, you can't directly adjust the Handout Master size separately from the slide size. Instead, you alter the page size through Design > Slide Size.
Adjusting paper size and placeholder aspect ratio
To change paper size, go to File > Print > Printer Properties, then select A4 or Letter. In Handout Master, resizing placeholders while holding Shift keeps proportions. For images in PowerPoint, dragging the corner should maintain aspect ratio, but holding Shift can toggle it. The Handout Master placeholder for slide images likely maintains the slide’s aspect ratio.
Clarifying handout layout adjustments
In PowerPoint, the handout master size is tied to the slide size and aspect ratio, not a separate page size. To change the handout page size, adjust the slide size (Design > Slide Size) and paper size. For aspect ratios like 4:3 to 16:9, use Custom Slide Size, then select "Ensure Fit" or "Maximize" to preserve proportions or avoid cropping. Similar steps apply in WPS.
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