If you are working in design software like , guides help you align objects and maintain consistent layouts.
Click and drag from the top ruler for a horizontal guide or the left ruler for a vertical guide.
Press Cmd + R (Mac) or Ctrl + R (Windows) to see the rulers.
Creating a guide typically falls into two categories: (visual layout aids) or instructional guides (how-to documentation). 🎨 Creating Design Guides (Adobe Illustrator)
For documenting a process, you can either write it manually or use to capture your screen. 1. Plan Your Content
Access View > Guides to lock them (preventing accidental movement) or hide them for a clean preview. 📝 Creating Instructional Guides (SOPs & Manuals)
Select any shape or path and go to View > Guides > Make Guides (Shortcut: Cmd/Ctrl + 5 ) to turn it into a custom guide.