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Create and edit guidelines

Written by Jacob Hartman

Updated at June 3rd, 2025

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Parameters

  • Create Horizontal Guideline: Adds a new horizontal guideline to the workspace.
  • Create Vertical Guideline: Adds a new vertical guideline to the workspace.
  • Position (X/Y): Set the position of a selected guideline using coordinate input.
  • Angle: Rotate the selected guideline by entering an angle value.
  • Delete Guideline: Removes the currently selected guideline.
  • Show/Hide Guidelines: Toggles visibility of all guidelines.

Shortcuts

  • Click + Drag: Move a guideline to a new position.
  • Select + Enter Position: Precisely place a guideline using the coordinate field.
  • Angle Field: Rotate the guideline by typing in a new angle.
  • Delete Option: Remove the selected guideline.

How to Use the Guidelines Tool

  1. Activate the Tool
    Click the Guidelines icon to open the tool and reveal the guideline options in the ribbon.
  2. Add New Guidelines
    • Use the Create Horizontal or Create Vertical buttons to add a new guideline.
    • The active (selected) guideline is shown in orange; all others appear in red.
  3. Move Guidelines
    • Click and drag any guideline to reposition it.
    • Alternatively, type a new coordinate value into the Position field to move the selected guideline with precision.
  4. Rotate Guidelines
    • Select a guideline and enter an angle into the Angle field to rotate it.
  5. Delete Guidelines
    • Select the guideline and click the Delete Guideline button to remove it.
  6. Toggle Visibility
    • Use the Show/Hide Guidelines option to manage visual clutter in your workspace.

Guidelines are useful for aligning objects, creating consistent layouts, and visually organizing your design environment.

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