How To Make Grid In Illustrator

By asking this question you might mean how to add grid to the canvas in illustrator to plan out your designs. Or you mean how to make an actual grid object on canvas with a dynamic number of rows or columns. There is also a 3rd way of adding a grid to illustrator canvas artboard, and that's by splitting an existing object into a grid. In this how to make grid in illustrator tutorial, I'll show you the nooks and crannies of the process.

Here's a quick guide for how to convert an object into a grid:

To create a grid in Adobe Illustrator, you can follow these steps:

• Select the Rectangle Tool from toolbar on left side.
• Click and drag on canvas to draw a rectangle.
• With rectangle selected, go to Object, choose Path, then click Split Into Grid.
• In Split Into Grid dialog box, adjust settings to customize your grid.
• Once you have set the desired parameters, click OK to create the grid.

Your grid will be created as a series of individual rectangles grouped together. You can now ungroup the grid by going to the Object menu and choosing Ungroup.

To further customize the appearance of the grid, you can select individual cells or groups of cells and modify their color, stroke, or other attributes using the tools and options.

Remember, you can always adjust the grid settings or modify the grid's appearance later by selecting and editing the individual rectangles or groups of rectangles.

Introduction: Using Grids in Adobe Illustrator

Grids are a fundamental element in graphic design, especially when you're working with Adobe Illustrator. They provide a structured and precise way to organize and align objects in your design. But how do you create or add them to Illustrator canvas?

You can watch this video that demonstrates how to add grid in Illustrator in 3 different ways.

This tutorial will guide you on how to add a grid in Illustrator. This can be particularly useful in creating patterns, layouts, and other designs that require repetition or alignment.

Displaying the Built-in Grid in Illustrator

Start by launching your Adobe Illustrator application and open a new project.

To display the built-in grid in Illustrator, navigate to the 'View' menu at the top of your screen. In the dropdown options, select 'Show Grid'. The grid will overlay across your entire artboard.

Using the Rectangular Grid Tool

Another method to add a grid in Illustrator is by using the Rectangular Grid Tool. This tool allows you to define your own grid by specifying its dimensions and dividers. To use this tool, find it under the line segment tool in the toolbar. Click and hold on the line segment tool, and the Rectangular Grid Tool will show up.

With the Rectangular Grid Tool selected, click anywhere on the canvas. A popup window will appear where you can specify the width, height, and horizontal and vertical dividers of the grid. After you have input your desired specifications, click the 'OK' button.

Splitting an Object into a Grid

Yet another way to create a grid in Illustrator is by splitting an existing object into a grid. To do this, first, add a rectangle (or any other shape) to the canvas. This can be done by using the Rectangle Tool from the toolbar.

With the rectangle selected, go to the 'Object' menu, navigate to 'Path', and select 'Split into Grid'. A dialog window will appear where you can specify the number of rows and columns for your grid. After inputting the number of rows and columns, click 'OK'. The rectangle will then be split into a grid according to the number of rows and columns specified.

Conclusion

Adding grids in Illustrator can be done in various ways depending on the specific needs of your design project. The built-in grid, the Rectangular Grid Tool, and the 'Split into Grid' function offer versatile options for creating grids that can facilitate the design process.

• Launch Adobe Illustrator and open a new project
• Go to the 'View' menu and select 'Show Grid' to display the built-in grid
• Use the Rectangular Grid Tool to create a custom grid
• Split an object into a grid by going to 'Object' > 'Path' > 'Split into Grid'