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Using the measure tool


    The measure tool calculates the distance between any two points in the work area. When you measure from one point to another, the distance measured is displayed in the Info palette. The Info palette shows the horizontal and vertical distances from the x and y axes, the absolute horizontal and vertical distances, the total distances, and the angle measured.

    All measurements except the angle are calculated in the unit of measure currently set in the Units & Undo Preferences dialog box or in the Artboard panel of the Document Setup dialog box. (See Defining ruler units.)

To measure the distance between two points:

  1. Select the measure tool  the measure tool .
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click the two points to measure the distance between them.
    • Click the first point and drag to the second point. Shift-drag to constrain the tool to multiples of 45 degrees.