How to measure an object size in InDesign?

In a document I've been working on a long time, I can select an object and its dimensions appear in the menu

next to the dimensions of the document dimensions.

But in my new InDesign document, it doesn't. I tried all I could to find the answer, but no luck.

Thanks,

Morty

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The dimensions of an InDesign object when selected are visible in the Control panel (the W and H fields shown below), or the Transform panel.

Inspiring

Yes, Steve,

The H and W shows in my older document, but not in the new one.

The Object>Transform doesn't give dimensions either—it allows the change of size.

Thanks,

Morty

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Thanks, jane-e.

But now my document where I COULD see the dimensions in the W & H place, ISN'T showing it.

Your Control panel is closed. First try Window > Control. If that doesn't make it visible, try restoring your InDesign preferences:

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