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2. Opening, Viewing, and Saving Files > Guides, Grids, and Rulers
Placing all the components of your design in just the right spot can be challenging, and if you're a real stickler for details, close enough isn't good enough. This section teaches you how to use Photoshop's guides, grids, and rulers to get everything positioned perfectly. Adobe calls these little helpers Extras and you can access them in the Application bar's Extras pop-up menu, shown on The Almighty Options Bar in Chapter 1.
Positioning objects on your canvas properly can make the difference between a basic design and a masterpiece. The quickest way to position and align objects is by drawing a straight line to nestle them against. You can do just that using Photoshop's nonprinting guides—vertical and horizontal lines you can place anywhere you want (see Figure 2-15).
