You can display document gridlines in Word. Use the "Gridlines" option on the View tab. See the attached screen shot.

You can customize the grid via Page Layout tab > Arrange group > Align > Grid Settings.

That said, you won't have access to the same type of placement options as the ones that are found in page layout programs.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP

Microsoft 365 apps for business
Windows 11 Professional