Grids Preferences


The Baseline Grid options let you control the color and position of the baseline grid, which is used to align text across frames and columns. Change these preferences when the default color is difficult to see on the screen .

The Baseline Grid controls in the Grids category.

To set the baseline grid options:

1.

Use the Color menu to choose a color for the baseline grid.

2.

Use the Start field to position where the grid should start on the page.

3.

Use the Relative To menu to position the start of the grid relative to the top of the page or the top margin.

4.

Use the Increment Every field to set the distance between the lines of the grid.

5.

Use the View Threshold field to set the lowest magnification at which the grid is visible.

Tip

Set this for something like 75% to make it easier to see the entire page when you zoom out.

To set the document grid preferences:

1.

Use the Color menu to choose a color for the document grid .

The Document Grid controls in the Grids category.

2.

Enter a value for the Horizontal and Vertical fields as follows:

  • Gridline Every sets the distance between the major lines of the grid.

  • Subdivisions sets the number of secondary lines of the grid.

To set the positioning of the grids:

  • Check Grids in Back to position the grids behind graphics and text .

    The Grids in Back option in the Grids category.



InDesign CS2 for Macintosh and Windows(c) Visual QuickStart Guide
InDesign CS4 for Macintosh and Windows: Visual QuickStart Guide
ISBN: 0321573579
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2006
Pages: 309
Authors: Sandee Cohen

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