> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Grid properties

The **Grid Properties** define the grid system used when designing your presentation. Proper use of the grid can significantly **save time** and **improve alignment**, as page elements will automatically snap into place for consistent layout and positioning.

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## **Grid Settings**

The **defined grid size** applies to all key operations in the design of your presentation, ensuring that page elements align precisely.

### **Width**

* Sets the **horizontal spacing** of the grid in pixels.

### **Height**

* Sets the **vertical spacing** of the grid in pixels.

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## **Tip**

To **quickly toggle** the "Snap to Grid" function:

* Go to the **Home menu** and click **Snap to Grid**,\
  **or**
* Use the shortcut **Ctrl + G** to enable or disable snapping on the fly.

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## **Remarks**

* **New presentations** will automatically **inherit grid settings** as defined in the **Options** under the **Tools menu**.
* Once set, **grid settings are saved within each presentation**, allowing different presentations to use different grids.
* Whether the **grid is shown** and whether elements **snap to the grid** is controlled by:
  * **Show Grid**
  * **Snap to Grid**\
    These options are also found under **Options** in the **Tools menu**.
* **Note**: Grid settings **only apply** within the **PADS4 Designer** environment and **do not affect** how the presentation is displayed during playback.