MATLAB Creating Graphical User Interfaces

6 Lay Out a UI Using GUIDE

ranging from 10 to 200 pixels. You can optionally enable snap-to-grid, which causes any

object that is moved close to a grid line to jump to that line. Snap-to-grid works with or

without a visible grid.

Use the Grid and Rulers dialog (select Tools > Grid and Rulers) to:

• Control visibility of rulers, grid, and guide lines


• Set the grid spacing


• Enable or disable snap-to-grid

Guide Lines

The Layout Editor has both vertical and horizontal snap-to guide lines. Components snap

to the line when you move them close to the line.

Guide lines are useful when you want to establish a reference for component alignment

at an arbitrary location in the Layout Editor.

Creating Guide Lines

To create a guide line, click the top or left ruler and drag the line into the layout area.