The following are the abbreviations you can type to specify a unit of
measurement.
To use an abbreviation for a measurement unit
In a text box that accepts numerical values, type a value followed by
the abbreviation for the measurement unit. Canvas converts the
numerical value to the measurement units you are using in the docu-
ment when you press Tab or Enter, or click an Apply button, or click
in another edit box.
You can even type a mathematical expression using more than one
measurement unit. For example, you can type 1p+1cm.
Using context-sensitive menus
Canvas has context menus that you can pop up in the drawing area,
giving you quick access to common commands. The menus are con-
text-sensitive; the available commands depend on the current opera-
tion.
You can choose common editing commands, such as Cut, Copy and
Paste, when an object is selected. Other commands are available
when an object is in edit mode. For example, image-editing com-
mands appear in the context menu when you edit a paint object. Path-
editing commands appear when a vector object is in edit mode.
Abbreviation
Unit of measure
in
inches
ft
f
feet
y
yards
mi
miles
p
picas
pt
points
mm
millimeters
m
meters
km
kilometers
cm
c
centimeters