On Wed, 13 Nov 2013 13:02:53 -0600
Ian Pilcher <arequipeno@...2279....> wrote:

> I feel like I must be missing something *really* obvious, but I can't
> figure out how to do this.  I have a rectangular document that I need to
> make square, while keeping the contents centered.  I.e., I need to add
> equal amounts to the left and right side of the document.

Make the page whatever size you want, select all, and center relative
to page?

http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/Align.html

Change Relative to: to Page and click 'treat selection as group'.

Cheers -Terry

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