Adobe InDesign CS4 - Manual (Page 60)

52 USING INDESIGN CS4
Layout
• To measure a custom angle, drag to create the first line of the angle. Position the tool over either end point of the
measure line. To create the second line of the angle, either double-click and drag, or press Alt (Windows) or Option
(Mac
OS) and drag.
When you measure a custom angle, the Info panel shows the length of the first line as D1 and the length of the second
line as D2.
Info panel overview
The Info panel displays information for selected objects, the current document, or the area below the current tool,
including values for position, size, and rotation. When you move an object, the Info panel displays its position relative
to its starting point as well.
The Info panel is also useful for determining word counts and character counts in stories.
Unlike other InDesign panels, the Info panel is for viewing only; you cannot enter or edit the values it displays. You
can view additional information about a selected object by choosing Show Options from the panel menu.
Info panel
A. Horizontal (X) position of the cursor B. Vertical (Y) position of the cursor C. Distance an object or tool has moved relative to its starting
position
D. Width in current units E. Height in current units F. Degree of rotation
Display the Info panel
❖ Choose Window > Info.
To change the current measurement system, click the small triangle next to the plus icon.
Determine the word count
1 Place the insertion point inside a text frame, or select text.
2 Choose Window > Info.
The Info panel displays the number of words and characters in the story or the selected text. If any text is overset, a “+”
sign appears, followed by a number representing the overset characters, words, or lines.
View additional Info panel options
❖ Choose Show Options in the Info panel menu.
Depending on the object or tool selected, you may see the following:
• Values for the fill and stroke colors of the selected object, and information about gradients .
• The names of any swatches. You can display color-space values instead by clicking the small triangle next to the fill
or stroke icon.
• Information about the current document, such as location, last modified date, author, and file size, when nothing
in the document is selected.
• Number of characters, words, lines, and paragraphs when you create a text insertion point or select text using one
of the Type tools. (If any text is overset, a “+” sign appears, followed by a number representing the overset
characters, words, or lines.)
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Updated 18 June 2009