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ShareX Screen Ruler
The screen ruler is a measurement tool built into ShareX that helps you measure distances on your screen in pixels. Perfect for UI design, layout checking, and precise alignment tasks.
How to Use
- Open the screen ruler from Tools → Screen Ruler
- Click and drag to measure any distance on your screen
- The measurement appears in pixels
- Use horizontal, vertical, or diagonal measurements
Features
- Pixel-perfect measurement of any on-screen distance
- Horizontal and vertical guides for alignment
- Angle measurement between two points
- Multi-monitor support — measure across displays
Practical Uses
- Checking UI element spacing and alignment
- Measuring image dimensions without opening an editor
- Verifying web page layout pixel accuracy
- Calculating aspect ratios for content creation
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