How to Install and Uninstall screenruler Package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Last updated: May 11,2024

1. Install "screenruler" package

This guide let you learn how to install screenruler on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)


    
        
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                sudo apt update
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt install
            
                        
                screenruler
            
                    
    
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2. Uninstall "screenruler" package

Here is a brief guide to show you how to uninstall screenruler on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus):


    
        
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                sudo apt remove
            
                        
                screenruler
            
                    
    
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                sudo apt autoclean && sudo apt autoremove
            
                    
    
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3. Information about the screenruler package on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Xenial Xerus)

Package: screenruler
Priority: optional
Section: universe/gnome
Installed-Size: 157
Maintainer: Siegfried-Angel Gevatter Pujals
Architecture: all
Version: 0.960+bzr41-1.2
Depends: ruby | ruby-interpreter, ruby-gtk2, ruby-cairo, ruby-gettext
Filename: pool/universe/s/screenruler/screenruler_0.960+bzr41-1.2_all.deb
Size: 19366
MD5sum: fce28bb26309be2c7a22846b218266fc
SHA1: 75fa3aefaa90385def1ef75f015b68c2135cd28f
SHA256: 9e4c610dbb8b7cd706dd91e4688af88dafe138ac142f3162a71caa4e4cbd628f
Description-en: measure objects on screen with a variety of metrics
ScreenRuler will display a ruler on screen which allows you to measure the
other objects that you've there. It has the following features:
* Horizontal and vertical measurement in 6 different metrics:
pixels, centimetres, inches, picas, points, and as a percentage
of the ruler's length.
* Cusomizable colors and fonts.
* Keyboard control for precise positioning.
* Option for the ruler to stay always on top of other windows.
Description-md5: 983113ec8a34327d28c1fa241ee39e16
Homepage: http://gnomecoder.wordpress.com/screenruler/
Bugs: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+filebug
Origin: Ubuntu