### 5.24. Show Grid

By using the Show Grid command, you can enable and disable displaying the grid. When you enable it, the grid overlays the image and makes it easier for you to line up selected image elements.

You can set the default for the grid in the Image Window Appearance Preferences.

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See also the Configure Grid command and the Snap to Grid command.

#### 5.24.1. Activating the Command

You can access this command from the main menu through View → Show Grid.

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