An electronic device for layout guidance for localization purposes includes a processor which receives information on a textual element in a source language. The textual element is within a graphical presentation having upper limits in at least a first dimension and a second dimension. The processor determines a space requirement in the first dimension and/or the second dimension for the textual element in a target language, based on the received information on the textual element in the source language and on statistical data related to the source language and the target language and their respective spatial requirements. The processor causes layout guidance to be displayed on a display for the textual element in the target language based on the determined space requirement.