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Grid and alignment

A structural system of guides used to organize content.

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Grid

A structural system of guides used to organize content.

Alignment

Placing elements along shared visual edges or axes.

Proximity

Grouping related items by placing them closer together.

Consistency

Reusing visual rules so similar things look and behave similarly.

Worked examples

Example 1

Which term best matches this description: A structural system of guides used to organize content.

Grid is the matching concept in this lesson.

Grid

Example 2

Which term best matches this description: Placing elements along shared visual edges or axes.

Alignment is the matching concept in this lesson.

Alignment

Check your understanding

8 questions

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1 Which term best matches this description: A structural system of guides used to organize content.

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Grid

Grid is the matching concept in this lesson.

2 Which term best matches this description: Placing elements along shared visual edges or axes.

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Alignment

Alignment is the matching concept in this lesson.

3 Which concept would you apply first in a situation where grouping related items by placing them closer together.

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Proximity

The scenario directly calls for Proximity.

4 Name the concept described as: Reusing visual rules so similar things look and behave similarly.

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Consistency

The intended concept is Consistency.

5 Which statement about Grid is most accurate?

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A structural system of guides used to organize content.

The definition in the lesson notes gives the required condition.

6 Explain one important difference between Grid and Alignment.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Grid: A structural system of guides used to organize content. Alignment: Placing elements along shared visual edges or axes.

Credit a clear distinction using both definitions and an appropriate example if supplied.

7 Give a short example showing how Proximity would be used in practice.

Sample answer and marking guidance

A valid example should demonstrate this idea: Grouping related items by placing them closer together.

Credit a relevant scenario that applies the concept rather than merely naming it.

8 Summarize why Consistency matters in the lesson “Grid and alignment”.

Sample answer and marking guidance

Consistency matters because Reusing visual rules so similar things look and behave similarly.

Credit the core purpose, scope and any important limitation from the notes.

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