GIMP/Measure Tool

thumb|10000px|right|Measure tool menu. File:GIMP-Toolbox-MeasureTool-Icon.png Shortcut: Shift + M The measure tool measures length of the visible line, width, height and angle shown in the status-bar. In the tool options there is a check-box Use info window, if checked a window will show itself when you begin measuring providing you with the same details as before. Use info window is disabled by default. Key Modifiers (defaults) Shift - starts a new measure from the point the lasts end, without deleting the old one (useful for measuring angles with respect to features in the image). Ctrl - puts the tool into straight line mode (angles constrained to 15 degree increments), also (click on the endpoint) creates a horizontal guide. Alt - creates a vertical guide if the endpoint is clicked. Ctrl + Alt - allows dragging the measured line, also creates both horizontal and vertical guide (by clicking the endpoint). Zoom Tool Text Tool