Use Measure Tool in InDesign CS6
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You're watching VisiHow. In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to use "Measure Tool" in Adobe InDesign CS6 in Windows 7.
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- 6Alternatively, you could click "Open...". This will create a new document. You can also do this with the shortcut "Ctrl" + "N". For more information, refer to our tutorials on how to create a new document and on how to open an existing document.Move the cursor to "New" and click "Document...".
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- 11You may use it to find out how long your shape is. "Measure Tool" will give you information on the X and Y axes lengths and other technical information, such as the angle and even the color. The tool is especially helpful for preparing a document to print. Other tools ("Gap Tool" or "Rectangle Tool", where you can enter the dimensions manually) allow you to create documents to specific measurements, but "Measure Tool" is a nice tool to have anyway.Draw another line.
- 12Once you have studied the data, click the cross in the corner of the dialogue box to return to the page.
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