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TermCraft conventionFoundational

Grid

The invisible columns that things line up to.

Definition

A structure of columns and gutters providing consistent positions for layout elements.

Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.

In plain language

The invisible columns that things line up to.

Example

A twelve-column grid, chosen because it divides into halves, thirds, quarters and sixths.

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