Here is a step-by-step checklist to fix it.

You can also enable this via the Figma View menu by selecting "Layout guides" or using the zoom/view options dropdown at the top right of the sidebar. 2. Check Frame Rotation

If your frame’s rotation is set to anything other than 0º (e.g., 90º, 180º), the grid will automatically disappear from the canvas.

: Ensure your grid isn't being covered. While grids usually overlay content, certain complex nesting or View Only Access limitations might affect how they are rendered.

: The most frequent cause is accidentally hiding grids globally. Use the Figma Tutorial shortcut Shift + G to toggle them back on.

Here is a comprehensive checklist to get your layout grids back on screen. 1. The Global Toggle: Shift + G

It is a common frustration: you have carefully configured your 12-column responsive grid or an 8px baseline, but the canvas remains blank. If your Figma layout grid is not showing, it is usually due to a global visibility toggle, frame-specific settings, or a known software limitation.

The most frequent reason grids disappear is that they have been toggled off globally.

This is a deep, troubleshooting-focused review of why — covering the most common to the most subtle causes.

A specific limitation in Figma is that .

You may have accidentally hidden all visual helpers in Figma. This is a common shortcut mishap.