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How to click to enlarge or expand image in Word document?

Author Siluvia Last modified

Inserting images into a Word document can greatly enhance its visual appeal and effectiveness. However, when dealing with detailed images or needing to save space, it can be helpful to allow readers to click and enlarge images for a closer look. Word does not have a built-in feature for click-to-enlarge images, but there are workarounds to achieve this effect.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to create clickable images that enlarge or expand when clicked, enhancing the interactivity and functionality of your Word documents.

Click to enlarge or expand image with VBA code

Resize all images at once with Kutools for Word

Click to enlarge or expand image with VBA code

The following VBA code helps you enlarge images in a Word document with a click. Follow these steps:

  1. Open the Word document containing the images, and press Alt + F11 to open the "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" window.
  2. In the "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" window, click "Insert" > "Class Module". Then, copy the following code into the "Class Module" window: 
    Public WithEvents GApp As Word.Application
'Updated by ExtendOffice 20181129
Private Sub GApp_WindowSelectionChange(ByVal Sel As Selection)
    Dim xShape As InlineShape
    On Error Resume Next
    Set xShape = Sel.InlineShapes(1)
    xShape.Height = 200
    xShape.Width = 200
End Sub

    3. Note: In the code, the number 200 specifies the height and width of the enlarged images in points (pt). You can adjust these values to your preference.

  3. Next, click "Insert" > "Module" and copy the following code into the "Module" window: 
    Dim cls As New Class1
'Updated by ExtendOffice 20181129
Sub register_Event_Handler()
    Set cls.GApp = Word.Application
End Sub
  4. Press F5 to run the code, then close the "Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications" window.
  5. Now, when you click an image in the document, it will be enlarged to the specified size. See screenshot:
    Image enlarged after clicking

Resize all images at once with Kutools for Word

Using the "Resize Images" utility in Kutools for Word, you can resize all images in your Word document by specifying a percentage, matching the size of a selected image, or defining specific dimensions or scales.

Kutools for Word, equipped with AI 🤖, offers over 100 handy features to simplify your tasks.
  • To resize all images to a certain percentage of their original size:
    • Click "Kutools Plus" > "Resize", and select one of the six percentages from the drop-down list. For example, choose "50%" to resize all images to half of their original size.
      Illustration: Resize all pictures to 50% of their original size
  • To adjust all images to match the size of a selected image:
    1. Select an image to serve as the model size.
    2. Click "Kutools Plus" > "Resize" > "Resize All Images Based On Selection". All images will be resized to the same size as the selected image.
      Illustration: Resize all pictures to the size of the selected picture
  • If you require more specific options, click "Kutools Plus" > "Resize" > "Customize" to access advanced resizing settings.
    Illustration: Resize all pictures with advanced resizing settings

For more detailed information about Kutools for Word’s "Resize Images" utility, please click here to read the full guide and see step-by-step instructions.

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