Using the Info palette
You use the Info palette to get information on the area beneath the pointer and on selected objects. Depending on the tool you're using, you can use the Info palette to measure size, distance, and angle of rotation. In most cases when a tool is in use, the Info palette displays the x and y coordinates of the pointer's position in the artwork, using the unit of measurement that has been specified in the Document Setup or Units & Display Performance Preferences dialog box. The Info palette also displays color information for the fill and stroke of selected objects, and the names of patterns, gradients, or tints applied to the objects. Displaying the Info palette Choose Window > Info. Viewing the position and dimensions of objects When an object is selected and a selection tool is active, the Info palette displays the object's x and y coordinates, width (W), and height (H). The values for width and height are affected by the Use Preview Bounds option in the General preferences. When Use Preview Bounds is selected, Illustrator includes the stroke width (and other attributes such as drop shadows) in the object's dimensions.When Use Preview Bounds is deselected, Illustrator measures only the dimensions defined by the object's vector path. Viewing changes in position When using the Pen tool or Gradient tool, or when moving a selection, the Info palette displays the change in x (W), the change in y (H), the distance (D), and the angle Viewing the magnification factor When using the Zoom tool, the Info palette displays the magnification factor and the x and y coordinates after you release the mouse button. Viewing changes in scale and rotation When using the Scale tool, the Info palette displays the percentage change in width (W) and height (H) and the new width (W) and height (H) after the scaling is complete. When using the rotate or reflect tools, the Info palette displays the coordinates of the object's center and the angle of rotation Viewing shearing information When using the Shear tool, the Info palette displays the coordinates of the object's center, the angle of shear axis Viewing the brush name and position When using the Paintbrush tool, the Info palette displays the x and y coordinates and the name of the current brush. Viewing fill and stroke information Choose Show Options from the palette menu or click the double arrow on the palette tab to show the following information: Note: If you select multiple objects, the Info palette displays only the information that is the same for all selected objects. |