There are many places where you can find the numerical sizes of items. You can use the rulers; you can place guides; you can look at the Control palette; and so on. But what if you want to measure the distance of one point in an object to a different point in another one? That's where the Measure tool is so helpful. To measure distances using the Measure tool:
Once you have drawn a measuring line, you can move it to other areas of the page. To move a measuring line:
You can also change the start or end points of the measuring line. To reposition the points of the measuring line:
You can also extend a second line out from the origin of the measuring line to create an electronic protractor to measure angles. To measure angles:
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