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Changing Measurements Shortcut in InDesign

Changing your measurement in InDesign is very easy with this 2 click shortcut eliminating the need to go into edit >> preferences. Even though this quick tutorial is for InDesign it should be noted this tip is useful across the board in most Adobe products that uses a ruler.

First Click:
Right click on the measurement ruler on the top or left as shown in the image below.

Second Click:
Choose your new measurement type from a menu of 7 measurements.

Note:
Your current measurement will have a check box next to it.

Change measurements with InDesign.

Anything you can do as a designer to reduce time spent in the menu is beneficial.

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This entry was posted on Sunday, December 16th, 2007 at 10:34 am and is filed under graphic design, indesign, shortcuts. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.


2 Responses to “Changing Measurements Shortcut in InDesign”

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    May 30th, 2008 at 4:57 am

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  2. AlexM Says:
    August 14th, 2008 at 8:21 am

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