Lining elements up along a shared edge or centre line so a layout looks tidy and intentional rather than scattered.
Synonyms
None recorded.
Related terms
- grid
- flush left
- justification
- visual hierarchy
In plain words
- making things line up neatly
- keeping edges even
Usage example
Fixing the alignment so all the captions shared a left edge instantly made the page look professional.
Don't confuse with…
- justificationAlignment lines up whole elements; justification specifically stretches lines of text so both edges of a paragraph are straight.
Categories
- Layout & composition