Word Resizes Image

[Guest]

I am really frustrated I have recently installed Word XP (Office XP). I dont
know why MS Word XP is resizing all my images. I save my images in JPEG
format using Adobe Photoshop. Then to print all the images withtin one page,
set up everything and all I open Word XP. The problem is when I click on
Insert|Pictures|From File... and select the JPEG image word makes it all
large and unclear. Then I have to go into settings for the image and then on
Size tab to change the size to around 74%. Now the image almost comes back to
its original size but yet there are some uncear parts since the image has
text. I tried opening the image with Windows Picture And Fax Viewer and it
displays perfectly with that. I also saved the jpeg image with 12 quality in
adobe (best quality). This never happened with word 2000. Pls help me.

 

[Jezebel]

First, JPG is a lousy format for working with Word. In particular, JPEGs
degrade when they are resized. Best format depends on the image, but GIF is
usually better (which Photoshop is just as happy with).

Second, the initial resizing happens because Word expects the image to be at
the default resolution (usually 96 dpi), and scales it accordingly:
ImportedSize = OriginalSize x OriginalResolution / 96. This was true in
Word 2000 also. If you use a GIF then subsequently rescaling the image will
return it to original quality also.

 

[Guest]

So, is there any way to fix this issue? Is there any way to force Word into
using 72dpi instead of converting it to 96dpi?