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 ### Using the Grid
 
-For more structured form layouts, you can utilize Bootstrap's predefined grid classes (or mixins). Add the `.row` class to form groups and use the `.col-*` classes to specify the width of your labels and controls. To vertically center the labels with the textual inputs—nearly anything with `.form-control`—use the `.form-control-label` class.
+For more structured form layouts, you can utilize Bootstrap's predefined grid classes (or mixins) to create horizontal forms. Add the `.row` class to form groups and use the `.col-*-*` classes to specify the width of your labels and controls.
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+Be sure to add `.form-control-label` to your `<label>`s as well so they're vertically centered with their associated labels.
 
 {% example html %}
 <form>