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Changing the ruler zero points
It is often easier to measure objects if you align the origin (0,0) point of the rulers
with the object. To move the origin (0,0) point, drag the square at the intersection of
the two rulers.
You can drag vertically or horizontally along the rulers
or over any part of the Page & Layout Designer editing
window. As you do, a dotted line will outline the new
position.
This also moves the grid origin so that divisions on the
ruler always align with the grid.
You can also move the zero point under the
GRID & RULER tab (on page 348) of the
Options dialog.
Measurement units
You can define the units in which to display measurements. The default display units
are:
• points (1/72 of an inch) for text and line widths;
• centimeters for most measurements.
You can enter dimensions in the other units by using a suffix or prefix (dependent on
the unit type). For example, 2.5in for 2.5 inches. You can enter dimensions using two
units. For example, 2pi 4pt for a dimension of 2 picas, 4 points. Note that units
entered will be converted and displayed in your default unit.
Millipoints
A millipoint is 1/1,000th of a point (1/72,000th of an inch). All Page & Layout
Designer measurements are stored internally in millipoints and then converted to the
appropriate units when displayed. Dimensions other than millipoints are rounded if
necessary. If you want to work in exact units without rounding, display measurements
in millipoints.
"Customizing Page & Layout Designer (on page 345)" has full details of the options
dialog box.
Options dialog box
Measurement units for the selected document are controlled by the Options dialog.
Choose
"UTILITIES -> OPTIONS" or right click a page and choose "PAGE OPTIONS ->
UNITS".