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Multi-Column Grid
Figure 3.32 Multi-column grid
When a designer creates a grid for a document that is complicated, he or she may use multi-column grids
because they allow for a complex hierarchy and provide more options for integrating text and visuals
(see Figure 3.32). The more columns you create, the more flexible your grid will be. You can use the
grid to articulate the hierarchy of the publication by creating zones for different kinds of content. The
columns act as visual units that can be combined or kept separate. A photo can span several columns or
be reduced to the width of only one. A text can also occupy a single column or span several.
Hang Lines
Figure 3.33 Hang lines
In addition to creating vertical columns in a grid, you can also divide the page horizontally. Often,
a designer determines the placement of hang lines (see Figure 3.33) by applying the rule of thirds
