Ruler Color

Ruler Colors and Tick Intervals

Related Information

The background color and text color of rulers may be selected with these parameters. They are found on the Ruler Style Panel. To show this panel select "Ruler Style" from the Tools Menu which is on the Main Menu.

In order to see the changes made to the rulers they need to be shown in the top window of EazyDraw. Showing rulers is a drawing specific selection, some drawings may have rulers showing and others may not. Changes to these parameters will have affect for the top window only.

The check box, shown circled, determines if a background is drawn for the rulers. If the check box is checked the color selected with the color well will be the background color for the rulers. If not checked the rulers will have the same color as the document background which is selected on the Page Layout Panel .

The color of the ruler text is selected with the Text Color Well shown circled.

The intervals of major and minor tick marks is selected with the "Ticks" popup menu. These may also be changed using the stepper control found in the upper left corner of the drawing window when rulers are turned on.

The Size and Outline of rulers are also accessed with this panel.

There is a stepper control in the upper left corner where the rulers meet. Use this stepper to select the interval for the tick marks. The stepper sequences through the various tick interval options, like quarters, tenths, or fifths. Sequence through to find the sequence that best suits your needs.