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Windows XP and WordPad
Change the Ruler Measurement
SUMMARY: Change the measurement units of the ruler when running WordPad to centimeters, inches, picas, or points.
When running Windows XP's WordPad tool, a ruler may appear above your document to help you lay out text on printed pages. If the ruler does not appear, select "View" - "Ruler" or press ALT-V then R.
If you need to change the ruler's unit of measurement:
Ruler displayed in a Windows XP WordPad window
1. Select "View" - "Options".
2. When the "Options" multi-tabbed dialog box appears, click the "Options" tab.
3. Underneath "Measurement units", select your desired measurement type:
* Inches
* Points
* Centimeters
* Picas
4. Click "OK" to close the dialog box.
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