How to Show Ruler in Canva
- George Apostolov
How to Show Ruler in Canva: step-by-step guide
Open an existing design.
Click on 'File' in the top left corner of the screen.
Select 'Settings' to view and click 'Show rulers and guides'. You may also press 'Shift+R' and it will automatically show in your Canva.
Rulers showing dimensions in pixels will appear on the top and on the side of your design.
To hide rulers, you can click the 'Show rulers and guides' again.
Quick answer: To display measurement tools in Canva, open an existing design, click 'File' in the top left corner, and select 'Settings' to click 'Show rulers and guides'. Alternatively, press 'Shift+R'. Rulers with pixel dimensions will appear on the top and side, and clicking the option again hides them.
About this Canva tutorial
Make precise design adjustments in Canva by enabling pixel-dimension rulers and guides through the File and Settings menu or with a simple shortcut. This guide shows how to show Ruler in Canva in 5 steps, starting with "Open an existing design" and finishing with "To hide rulers, you can click the 'Show rulers and guides' again". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Canva interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to show Ruler in Canva?
5 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Canva data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Canva. Related guides: How to slice in Canva, How to Spell Check in Canva and How to Stretch an Image in Canva. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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