layoutguide
nounUK /ˈleɪ.aʊt.ɡaɪd/
US /ˈleɪ.aʊt.ɡaɪd/
A layout guide is a picture or set of lines that shows where things should go on a page.
The teacher gave us a layout guide so we knew where to draw the title and the pictures.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A document that explains how to arrange elements in a design or publication.
The magazine team followed a layout guide to keep every page looking the same.
3. A set of on-screen lines used in software to help place text and images neatly.
She turned on the layout guide to line up the columns in her poster.
4. A reference showing the planned positions of rooms or objects in a space.
The museum's layout guide helped visitors find the exit quickly.