Operation Manual

Working with Pages 49
To lock the rulers and prevent them from being moved:
• Choose Tools>Options... and select the Layout>Rulers page, then
check Lock Rulers.
Rulers as a measuring tool
The most obvious role for rulers is as a measuring tool. As you move the mouse
pointer, small lines along each ruler display the current horizontal and vertical
cursor position. When you click to select an object, shaded ruler regions indicate
the object's left/right and top/bottom edges on the horizontal and vertical rulers,
respectively. Each region has a zero point relative to the object's upper left
corner, so you can see the object's dimensions at a glance.
Using the dot grid
The dot grid is a matrix of dots based on ruler units, covering the page and
pasteboard areas. Like ruler guides, it's handy for both visual alignment and
snapping.
• To turn the dot grid on or off, click Dot Grid on the View menu.
You can also set the grid spacing, style, color, and positioning in the dialog (see
PagePlus help).