A horizontal line across a grid that divides the page into bands and gives elements a shared level to start from or hang below, guiding the eye across the page.
Synonyms
- hangline
Related terms
In plain words
- a horizontal line elements hang from
- an invisible shelf across the page
Usage example
A flowline near the top let every article start its headline at the same height.
Don't confuse with…
- baseline gridA baseline grid is many closely spaced lines for individual text lines; a flowline is one of a few major horizontal breaks that organise whole sections.
Categories
- Grid systems