Many layouts mix type point sizes and leadings, plus they include sidebars and captions in different point sizes than the mainbar text. With all those variables, it's hard to align column baselines, especially because you can specify only one document grid in InDesign's preferences. But CS2's frame grid feature lets you use multiple baseline grids on your page. This article by InDesign expert Tim Cole shows you how to use frame grids.

I want to set the text in this spread on two baseline grids -- one for the main body copy, one for the marginal material -- and I want the baselines to align. Frame grids to the rescue!

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Copyright © 2006 Tim Cole. Used with permission of Adobe Evangelists.