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compound grid

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A grid that overlays two or more different grids on the same page — for instance a two-column and a three-column grid together — giving more flexible places to align content.

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  • two grids laid on top of each other
  • mixing a two-column and a three-column grid

Usage example

A compound grid let the designer switch between three even columns and two wider ones on the same spread.

Don't confuse with…

  • modular gridA modular grid is one regular grid of cells; a compound grid layers several separate grids together.

Categories

  • Grid systems

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  • Relatedcompound grid related of column grid
  • Relatedcompound grid related of layout grid
  • Relatedcompound grid related of modular grid
  • Relatedcolumn grid related of 12-column grid
  • Relatedbaseline grid related of baseline
  • Relatedmodular grid related of baseline grid
  • Relatedlayout grid related of baseline grid
  • Relatedlayout grid related of column
  • Relatedmodular grid related of column
  • Relatedcolumn grid related of column
  • Relatedlayout grid related of column grid
  • Synonymlayout grid synonym of grid
  • Relatedmodular grid related of grid
  • Relatedbaseline grid related of grid
  • Relatedcolumn grid related of gutter
  • Relatedlayout grid related of gutter
  • Relatedcolumn grid related of layout grid
  • Relatedbaseline grid related of leading
  • Relatedlayout grid related of modular grid
  • Relatedcolumn grid related of modular grid
  • Relatedbaseline grid related of vertical rhythm

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