Multi-Column Grids

Multi-column grids possess unique anatomical characteristics. These include margins that provide boundaries for typographic elements and define the “active” space of the page; text columns; gutters that separate text columns; and flow lines that create a dominant axis for the alignment of elements from page to page. The baseline grid represents the baselines of the primary text, which run from the top margin to the bottom margin. These horizontal divisions of space aid the designer in aligning text elements from column to column.