Operation Manual

Working with Pages 37
To set a new ruler origin—simply drag the tab onto the page and release to set
the position of your new origin (cross-hair guides and the Hintline toolbar help
this positioning). Double-click on the intersection to reset the origin back to its
default position. All guide positions are recalculated as the origin changes
position.
Double-click on the ruler intersection to make the rulers' zero point jump to the
top left-hand corner of the selected object.
This comes in handy for measuring page objects. If the rulers have already been
moved or the object is deselected, double-clicking on the intersection will send
the rulers back to the default position.
Rulers as a measuring tool
The most obvious role for rulers is as a measuring tool. As you move the mouse
pointer, a small line marker along each ruler displays the current horizontal and
vertical cursor position. When you select an object the rulers not only show its
position, but also its extent by a lighter coloured area (also showing the object's
dimensions).