JavaScript must be enabled in order to use this site.Please enable JavaScript in your browser and refresh the page. To Measure Area of an Element Select the Measure Area and Place Text tool (Drawing > Analyze > Area tools). The Measure Area and Place Text tool setting window opens. Select the Points tool. Enter a data point to define each vertex of the shape you wish to measure area of. Reset to complete. The measured area is placed. Parent topic: Measure Area and Place Text