New to Inkscape and I just noticed that I can change the grid units. But can I also change the ruler units, If so, how?
2 Answers
Click on the File menu, then go down to Document Properties. On first tab (called Page) you can set the default unit there and that'll change the ruler measurements.
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this doesn't affect the measure tool units; it always seems to use mm– Jason SCommented Jan 9, 2022 at 17:46
There are bugs with Inkscape's ruler handling. The dimensions on the ruler will not change in some cases (related to the viewbox).
Start with a new file (rather than opening an old file), and then copy and paste your objects into the new file.
See the Ruler units not saved bug.