A grid element that fixes the position of repeating page furniture — such as page numbers, running headers, or footnotes — so they appear in the same spot on every page.
Synonyms
- grid marker
Related terms
In plain words
- the fixed spot where the page number always goes
- placeholders for repeating page bits
Usage example
A marker in the bottom margin reserved the exact place for every page number.
Don't confuse with…
- flowlineA marker locates small repeating items like page numbers; a flowline is a horizontal guide that aligns the main content.
Categories
- Grid systems