Open a design in the Adobe Express editor.
Last updated on
Jun 25, 2026
Learn how to use vertical and horizontal rulers, lock guides, and layout presets in Adobe Express to help you accurately position objects in your designs.
Select File from the header, and then select Rulers and guides > Show Rulers.
Tip
Select Layout guides to instantly apply a guide grid to your page. Select from industry-standard layouts such as 12 columns, 3 columns, and more. Guides are automatically locked to keep them in place while you work and can be cleared at any time without affecting your design.
Hover over the ruler to reveal the add icon. Select it to insert a guide, then drag the guide to position it as needed.
Select a guide to display the delete icon on the ruler, then select the icon to remove the guide.
To prevent the guides from moving, select File> Rulers and guides, and then select Lock guides.
To hide all guides and rulers on the page, select Files > Rulers and guides, and toggle Show Rulers off.
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