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Using the Protractor tool in the test driver

Candidates can use the Protractor tool to measure angles on-screen. This tool can be attached to both computer and human-marked items.

This article explains how to use the protractor tool in the test driver, including information on how to rotate and move the protractor to make on-screen measurements.

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Opening the Protractor tool

In the test driver, select Protractor to open the protractor tool.

NOTE: By default, the button is named Protractor. However, the button name can be renamed by the item author.

Using the Protractor tool

The following table provides an explanation of each setting on the protractor tool:

Button Description
Reset Resets the protractor angle to zero.
Angle

Provides a number input box for candidates to enter a specific angle to set the protractor to.

NOTE: 360 degrees is the maximum angle the protractor can be set to.
Increases the angle by one degree.
Decreases the angle by one degree.

You can select the bottom of the protractor and hold and drag to rotate it.

TIP: You can also hold Shift + ↑ ↓ on your keyboard to rotate the protractor.

Moving the Protractor tool

You can hold and drag the protractor to move it around the screen.

TIP: You can also use the ← ↑ ↓ → keys on your keyboard to move the protractor left, up, down, and right.

Closing the Protractor tool

Select Close to close the protractor tool.

TIP: You can use the Close all open tools option on the test driver to close all the open tools at a time.

Further reading

Now that you know how to use the protractor tool, read the following articles for more information on the functionality available to candidates in the test driver:

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