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7-20 FileMaker Pro User’s Guide
If you can't type a value, that field doesn't make sense for the
selection (for example, a line doesn't have a height), or the selection
is locked.
4. Press Enter, or to move to another field in the Size palette, press
Tab or Return (Mac OS).
The Size palette floats above the window, so you can leave it open as
you work.
Using graphic rulers and ruler gridlines
Use graphic rulers and ruler gridlines—a dotted-line grid that
appears on your layout but doesn't print—to help you align and
position objects precisely. The ruler gridlines adjust when you
change the unit of measure.
To show the graphic rulers, in Layout mode, choose View menu >
Graphic Rulers. To hide them, choose Graphic Rulers again.
As you move the cursor on the layout, you see guide lines tracking
the position of the cursor in the graphic rulers.
To show ruler gridlines, in Layout mode, choose View menu >
Ruler Lines. To hide them, choose Ruler Lines again.
Note Ruler gridlines have no snap-to properties.
To change the unit of measure used for the graphic ruler text ruler,
ruler gridlines, and Size palette:
1. In Layout mode, choose Layouts menu > Set Rulers.
2. In the Set Rulers dialog box, for Units, choose a unit of measure.
3. Click OK.
Aligning objects with the T-squares
Use the T-squares—moveable horizontal and vertical guide lines—
to help you align objects in Layout mode. An object's left or right
boundary, top or bottom boundary, or center “snaps to” the T-square
lines as you drag the object.
With this unit of measure Each ruler increment measures
Inch (in) 1/8 inch
Centimeter (cm) .25 centimeters
Pixel (px) 10 pixels
To In Layout mode, do this
Show or hide the T-squares Choose View menu > T-Squares. To hide it,
choose T-Squares again.
Reposition the T-squares Using the arrow pointer, move either the
horizontal or vertical T-square line
Override the T-squares’
snap-to effect
Press Alt (Windows) or 2 (Mac OS) as you
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