X/Y Position on Screen Explained
The X/Y position on screen describes the horizontal and vertical location of a point. In most web interfaces, X grows as you move right and Y grows as you move down. If you change the origin point, the same location can produce different values.
Measure X/Y Position OnlineHow Origin Points Change the Result
Top-left origin: standard for websites and browsers.
Bottom-left origin: useful for graphics or mathematical workflows.
Top-right and bottom-right origins: helpful when you need mirrored coordinate logic.
How to Measure X and Y Position
- Choose your origin point.
- Choose native or display resolution.
- Move your mouse to the point you need.
- Read the X and Y values from the tool.
This is especially useful for documenting design offsets, canvas positions, and visible click targets.
Related Guides
Mouse Coordinates | Pixel Location on Screen | Windows Screen Coordinates Guide