Columns - Where are they?

[Richard_Ar...@adobeforums.com]

I read in the manual that columns can be created in a PS document (I have PS CS2). I've followed the instuctions to the letter i.e. choose Edit > Preferences > Units & Rulers, then enter values for width and gutter, but ..... I see nothing! What's happened? I've got the guides turned on, but where are the columns? I think this feature could be usefull.

[Don_Mc...@adobeforums.com]

then enter values for width and gutter, but ..... I see nothing

Do you have a text box created? There is no default text box in Photoshop, so you have to create one (dragging out a rectangle with the text tool).

[Robert_...@adobeforums.com]

If you want to do this with guides, Gridmaker might help. See:

<http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2007/10/create_grids_ea.html>

[Richard_Ar...@adobeforums.com]

Don, no I haven't created a text box. The manual mentions nothing about this feature relating to text boxes. Anyway, thanks guys, I'll be back in work next Tuesday so I'll carry on with this then.

[Richard_Ar...@adobeforums.com]

Robert, thanks but I don't want a special programme to create grids, I just want to understand what's in Photoshop. The guide mentions a facility to create columns but when I follow their instructions nothing happens. There's boxes for width and gutter and they have values in them but what those values relate to I cannot see. It's only a small paragraph but I've learnt that sometimes these small paragraphs can give some usefull information.