when inserting pictures how can you avoid destorting the picture if it is resized later?

Sure, here are the steps to avoid distorting a picture when resizing it:

1. Open the document where you want to insert the picture.

2. Go to the "Insert" tab on the toolbar and click on "Pictures". This will open a dialog box.

3. Navigate to the location of the picture on your computer and select it.

4. Click on "Insert" to add the picture to your document.

5. Once the picture is inserted, click on it to select it. You will see small circles or squares, known as "handles", at the corners and sides of the picture.

6. To resize the picture without distorting it, click and drag one of the corner handles. This will maintain the picture's aspect ratio, which is the ratio of its width to its height. If you drag one of the side handles, the picture will be stretched or squashed, distorting its proportions.

7. If you accidentally distort the picture, you can undo the change by pressing Ctrl+Z on your keyboard, or by going to the "Edit" menu and clicking on "Undo".

8. Once you're happy with the size of the picture, click anywhere outside the picture to deselect it.

Remember, always try to use high-resolution pictures. When you enlarge a low-resolution picture, it may become pixelated or blurry.