Two quick tips for creating ruler guides at precise locations in InDesign:
1. Double-click the spot on the ruler where you want to add a guide.
2. While dragging a guide, hold the Shift key to have the guide snap to tick marks on the ruler.
This article was last modified on January 12, 2026
This article was first published on May 21, 2019
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