Measure distances on screen

Measure the distance between two points on screen using the Measure command. View measurements in the Status bar or tooltip.

Tip: For more accurate results, zoom in before you measure. The measurement is always the actual size, and is not affected by the zoom factor.

To measure a distance on screen...

1Select View > Measure or press M and click the start point.

2Move the pointer to the end point and hold the mouse still. If activated, length and angle measurements appear in a tooltip.

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The following information displays in the Status Bar:

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Measurements are shown in millimeters or inches according to selection.

3Press Esc again to exit the command.

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