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Measure the distance between two points

  1. Measure icon Select the Measure tool at Edit > Measure and then select the Distance Tool tool in the drop-down.

    The Distance Tool floating window appears.

  2. Optionally, update settings (such as measurement units, scale ratio, and snap) as preferred in the Distance Tool floating window.
  3. Click on the start point of the line (release the mouse button when clicked).
  4. Click on the end point of the line.

    Power PDF temporarily draws a measurement line with arrows and displays the distance with two decimal points precision.

  5. Click on the View tab of the Distance Tool floating window and read measurement values and cursor location.