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Using the grid
You can use the Acrobat grid to accurately line up text and objects in a document. When
turned on, the grid is visible over the document. By default, it consists of vertical and
horizontal lines spaced 1 inch apart, with three smaller subdividing lines within each
square.The Snap to Grid option aligns an object with the nearest grid line when you move
the object. You can change the spacing between grid lines, the number of subdivisions
within a grid square, the color of the grid lines, and the grid units.
To view or hide the grid:
Choose View > Grid. A check mark appears next to the command name when the grid is
active.
To turn the Snap to Grid option on or off:
Choose View > Snap to Grid. A check mark appears next to the command name when the
option is active.
To customize the grid options:
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Choose Window > Info to open the Info palette.
2
From the Info palette menu, choose a unit of measurement for the grid.
3
Choose Preferences from the document pane menu. Select Layout Grid from the scroll
list and do one of the following:
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To change the spacing between grid lines, use the arrow keys or the text box to enter a
value between 0 and 10000 for Width and Height.
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To change the origin of the grid, use the arrow keys or the text box to enter a value
between 0 and 10000 for Horizontal Offset and Vertical Offset.
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To change the number of subdivisions within each grid square, use the arrow keys or
the text box to enter a value between 0 and 10000 for Subdivisions.
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To change the color of the grid lines, click the Color square and choose a new color from
the Color palette. Then click OK.
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Click OK to close the Preferences dialog box.
Using the Info palette
The Info palette lets you see the coordinate position of the cursor within the document
pane. The position numbering begins at the upper left corner of the document. The Info
palette also shows the width and height of a selected object as you resize it. You can
change the units used in the Info palette.
To show or hide the Info palette:
Choose Window > Info. A check mark appears next to the palette name when the palette
is visible.
To change the palette’s measurement units:
Click the triangle next to the palette title and select a unit option. The currently selected
option has a check mark next to its name.