An invisible framework of evenly spaced columns and rows that you line elements up against so a layout feels orderly and consistent.
Synonyms
- layout grid
- grid system
Related terms
In plain words
- the invisible lines everything lines up to
- the underlying framework a page is built on
Usage example
The whole magazine was built on a twelve-column grid, so every page felt like it belonged together.
Don't confuse with…
- baseline gridA baseline grid governs only the horizontal lines that text sits on; a layout grid governs columns and overall structure.
Categories
- Layout & composition