I will experiment with different size images and with different aspect ratio to fully understand the cropping behavior.
Dan,
Welcome again.
Cropping is not a mystery. It can be anticipated.
I ask that you play this video and see what choices you have.
Auto crop fills out your print size request.
I have a camera with a 3:2 aspect ratio. Making an 8 x 10 print will require some cropping if filling out the 8 x 10 is a must.
Auto crop fills out that request by spilling some image off the long ends until the short side is filled out.
It may not crop exactly where you want, so the video will show you the rest.
https://youtu.be/BFwh267tgs0Make it full screen and HD will be employed
I see that this was your second post. Come back often and take part.
This is not like other forums that are condescending to users. Bunch of nice folks on here and we help each other.
Thanks,
Fred