Why is picture scaling not 100%?

[GMc]

I have Word 2003 on Windows XP Pro. Oftentimes, graphic files, usu. .gif or
..png, insert at some odd scaling percentage, such as 101%, 103%, or 99%. The
Width and Height percentages may not be the same, either (e.g., an inserted
picture may have scaling of Width 99% and Height 101%). At times, if I change
the scaling to 100%, it goes back to the original odd percentages. Both Scale
options are set for these graphics; they are just inserted (not inserted and
linked).

What is causing this and how can I stop it? These are often small graphics
(like a button) that are inserted inline.They are often 96 dpi, but may be
another dpi. I've had particular problems with a file converted from
FrameMaker using Mif2Go, but it occurs in new Word files, also.

Thx much. Sorry if this is already covered. I couldn't find any threads on
this problem.

 

[Harvey]

Go to format picture dialogbox uncheck lock aspect ratio and also relative to
original picture size then click on reset it will reset the size to 100% now
you can check lock aspect ratio.

 

[GMc]

Thanks, Harvey. I will try this. I've never been sure of the purpose/action
of the Reset button. (I harbored a fear that it would reset the current size
to be 100%, instead of resizing the graphic to it's orig. size.) I hope it's
no longer a prob., though, because I have just rec'd my new computer at work,
and voila, I now have to contend with Word 2007. That's a whole new set of
hair-pulling hassles.

Thx again for the help.