# VASSAL Reference Manual Home > Module > Map > Board > Rectangular Grid
## Rectangular Grid
A standard rectangular grid for regulating movement on a Board. X,Y offset: The horizontal and vertical position of the center of the first cell of the grid Hex Height/Width: in pixels of a single cell. Legal Locations: Determines whether pieces can be placed on cell edges or corners, instead of only at cell centers. Show Grid: If checked, then the grid will be drawn over the Board image using the specified color. |
## Sub-Components ### Grid Numbering Used to assign names to cells on the grid. Used primarily for automatically reporting moves.