Quick links to procedures on this page:

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To show or hide the Layout Grid
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To set Layout Grid options
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To save Layout Grid settings as a preset
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To delete a Layout Grid preset
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To choose a Layout Grid preset
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To move a Layout Grid

Using the Layout Grid

The Layout Grid provides an easy way to divide your canvas so that you can plan your composition. For example, you can divide your canvas into thirds vertically and horizontally to use the compositional rule of thirds. From the Layout Grid panel, you can access grid settings, such as the number of divisions, size, angle, color, and opacity of the grid. You can adjust these settings while you work and save them as a preset for future drawings and paintings. You can also move the grid to a new position.

The Layout Grid also lets you divide the canvas into compositional sections based on the proportions of the canvas. This nonprinting grid is used primarily for composing artwork before you begin drawing or painting.

The Layout Grid helps you compose images.

To show or hide the Layout Grid Back to Top
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Choose Canvas Compositions, and choose either Show Layout Grid or Hide Layout Grid.
You can also show or hide the grid by clicking the Layout Grid tool in the toolbox and clicking the Enable button on the property bar.
You can also show or hide the grid from the Navigator panel by clicking the Open Navigator Options button in the toolbox, and choosing Display Grids.
To set Layout Grid options Back to Top
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Choose Window Composition Panels Layout Grid.
In the Layout Grid panel, ensure that the Enable Layout Grid check box is enabled.
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Perform a task from the following table.

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Set the number of vertical and horizontal divisions
In the Divisions area, type values in the Vertical box and the Horizontal box.
If you want to link the Vertical and Horizontal values, click the Synchronize the Divisions button .
Resize the grid
In the Size area, move the Vertical slider to set the height, and move the Horizontal slider to set the width.
If you want to resize the grid proportionally, enable the Synchronize the Sizes button .
Change the angle of the grid
Type a value in the Rotate box to set the degree of the angle.
Change the color of the vertical or horizontal gridlines
In the Display area, click the Horizontal or Vertical color picker, and choose a color from the list box.
Change the opacity of the grid
Move the Opacity slider to the left to increase transparency. Move the slider to the right to increase opacity.

You can also set some Layout Grid options by clicking the Layout Grid tool in the toolbox, and modifying the settings you want on the property bar.
To save Layout Grid settings as a preset Back to Top
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In the Layout Grid panel, modify the settings you want, and click the Add Preset button .
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In the Add Preset dialog box, type a name for your preset in the Preset Name box.
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Click Save.
The preset appears in the Type list box.
You can also save a preset by clicking the Layout Grid tool in the toolbox and clicking the Add Preset button on the property bar.
To delete a Layout Grid preset Back to Top
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In the Layout Grid panel, choose the preset you want to delete from the Type list box.
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Click the Delete Preset button .
You can also delete a preset by clicking the Layout Grid tool in the toolbox, selecting a preset from the Presets list box on the property bar, and clicking the Delete Preset button .
To choose a Layout Grid preset Back to Top
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In the Layout Grid panel, choose a preset from the Type list box.
To move a Layout Grid Back to Top
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In the toolbox, click the Layout Grid tool .
The cursor changes to a hand icon .
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Drag the grid to a new position.
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