Effects — Grid overlay — Reference
Grid overlay settings
The Grid overlay effect has 8 settings. Here is what each one controls.
- Settings
- 8
- Category
- Overlay
Setting reference
| Setting | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Columns | How many vertical divisions the grid has. |
| Rows | How many horizontal divisions the grid has. |
| Line width | The thickness of the grid lines. |
| Colour | The colour of the grid lines. |
| Opacity | How transparent the grid is. |
| Line style | The style of the grid lines. |
| Outer border | Adds a border around the whole grid. |
| Cell labels | Labels each cell: none, numbers or an A1 chart. |
Tips for better results
- Tip 01
Use 3 columns by 3 rows for the rule of thirds.
- Tip 02
Choose a thin, semi-transparent line to avoid hiding detail.
- Tip 03
Use A1 labels when you need to refer to cells by name.