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How to Set Shape Size to 4x6 or 3x4 in MS Word (Video in Khmer)

Learn how to set exact shape dimensions like 4x6 cm or 3x4 cm for ID photos and passport pictures in Microsoft Word easy easy!

📅2026-10-02⏱️5 min read✍️Rean Computer 101

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Do you need to print standard passport photos or ID card photos like 4x6 cm or 3x4 cm in Microsoft Word? Don't drag shape corners by guessing with your eyes! That makes photo wrong size or stretch ugly!

Today I show you step-by-step how to set exact shape size to 4x6 or 3x4 cm in MS Word and fill your picture perfectly easy easy!


📺 Video Tutorial: Set Shape Size 4x6 or 3x4 in MS Word

Watch this short video tutorial in Khmer to see how to set shape height/width measurements and fill ID photos:


🛠️ Step-by-Step: How to Set Exact Shape Size (4x6 cm or 3x4 cm)

Step 1: Draw a Rectangle Shape

  1. Open your document in MS Word.
  2. Go to Insert tab => click Shapes => select Rectangle.
  3. Click and drag on your page to draw a basic shape.

Step 2: Set Exact Height and Width

  1. Click on your drawn shape to select it.
  2. Go to Shape Format tab on the top menu bar.
  3. Look at the right side of the ribbon under Size section:
  • For 4x6 cm photo: set Height = 6 cm and Width = 4 cm.
  • For 3x4 cm photo: set Height = 4 cm and Width = 3 cm.
  1. Press Enter on keyboard. BOOM! Your shape becomes exact 4x6 or 3x4 centimeters instantly!

> 💡 Tip: If Word auto changes width when you type height, click small arrow icon at bottom-right corner of Size box => uncheck "Lock aspect ratio" => click OK!


Step 3: Insert ID Photo Inside the Shape

  1. Click on the 4x6 or 3x4 shape.
  2. Go to Shape Format => click Shape Fill => select Picture....
  3. Choose From a File and select your passport photo from your computer.
  4. Click Insert. Your photo fills inside the exact 4x6 or 3x4 box cleanly!

> 💡 Tip: Want multiple 4x6 or 3x4 photos on 1 paper? Hold Ctrl + Shift key and drag the shape to make duplicate copies quickly aligned in straight lines!


🔗 Useful Free Online Tools for ID & Passport Photos

If you want to quickly crop and generate standard 3x4 or 4x6 photo layouts online before printing, check out these free online tools:


💡 Summary of Shape Size Tips

  • Shape Format => Size: Set exact Height and Width numbers in cm.
  • Size Options => Uncheck "Lock aspect ratio": Allows independent width and height setup.
  • Shape Fill => Picture: Fits photo inside frame without breaking size dimensions.
  • Ctrl + Shift + Drag: Duplicate shape in perfect straight line for photo sheet printing.

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