You can use grids to line up text and objects in a document. The grid becomes visible once it is turned on. The Snap to Grid option helps you align an object (can be selected text or images) to the nearest grid while moving the object.


View grids

  1. Open a PDF file and choose View > Tools > Grid .

  2. To hide the grid, click Grid again to turn it off.


Snap to grids

  1. (Optional) To better align objects, turn on Grid in advance.

  2. Choose View > Tools > Snap to Grid .

  3. Move an object and it will automatically align with the nearest grids.


Change the grid appearance

You can change grid settings in the Preferences dialog box, such as page units, grid line color, and more.

  1. Do any of the following to open the Preferences dialog box:

    • Choose File > Preferences.

    • Press Ctrl + K on your keyboard.

    • Click the Document Properties/Preference shortcuts button located at the top-right corner of the document pane.

  1. In the Preferences dialog box, choose General > Units & Grids and follow the on-screen instructions to change grid settings:

    • Width between lines/Height between lines. Both define the spacing between grids.

Height between grids increased

           

Width between grids increased

  • Grid offset from left edge/Grid offset from top edge. Both define the origin of the grid.

  • Grid line color/Grid line minor color. Choose a new color for the grid lines from the color palette.

Note: after Snap to Grid is activated, objects will be aligning with the “grids” even if Grid is not turned on. Please remember to disable Snap to Grid to make sure objects are placed as intended.