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The Grid and Guideline Blues

By Jacci Howard Bear, About.com

Margin column ruler guides

Margin, column, and ruler guides

While it may not be universal, the grid lines, margin lines, and other non-printing guidelines used to construct grids in desktop publishing software are usually some combination of blue, purple, and pink. Some programs let you change the colors if you prefer something a little brighter.
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