# How to Enable the Ruler in Microsoft Excel

> To enable the ruler in Microsoft Excel, click View in the top menu bar, select Page Layout, and tick the checkbox beside the Ruler option to display it on your worksheet.

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Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Inside your Microsoft Excel worksheet, head over to the top menu bar and click 'View'.
2. Following that, select 'Page Layout' from the available options.
3. Find the 'Ruler' option afterwards, then tick the checkbox beside it.
4. After completing these steps, the Ruler will be enabled and displayed on your Microsoft Excel worksheet.