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.
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This article was first published on May 21, 2019
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