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title: "Dimension Line"
description: "Discover a quick way for checking the accuracy of measurements in seconds"
url: https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5779026-dimension-line
collection: "Annotation Tools"
updated: 2026-11-10
language: en
alternates: [fr]
---

# Dimension Line

Discover a quick way for checking the accuracy of measurements in seconds

# **What is "Dimension Line"?**

**Dimension Line** is a quick way to understand how long or wide the element or area is, check the accuracy of measurements, adjust the scale, etc.

# **How to use the dimension line?**

Shortcut → **D**

To draw a dimension line, click on the relevant starting point. Then select the necessary endpoint by clicking on it in order to finish the dimension line.

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/6874f791a81bb9196b315e05/20250715091008_7130.gif)

# **Save your dimension lines on PDF export**

You’re also able to save all created dimension lines and sticky notes when exporting marked-up drawings into PDF format. To do this, tick stickers and/or dimension lines in settings and press **“Export PDF”.**

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/6874f791a81bb9196b315e05/20250715091008_7390.png)

## Related

- [Drawing Legend](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/11688689-drawing-legend.md)
- [Sticky Notes](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5778638-sticky-notes.md)
- [Symbols Library](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/5778806-symbols-library.md)
- [Callout Tool](https://help-takeoff.kreo.net/en/articles/11688692-callout-tool.md)