snap to grid

Lock to coordinates

Snap to grid is a feature in design and editing software that automatically aligns objects to an invisible grid of evenly spaced lines.

When enabled, dragged elements jump to the nearest grid intersection rather than moving freely: Turn on snap to grid to keep your icons evenly spaced.

The feature trades precision placement for speed and consistency.

Related

guides · ruler · pixels · alignment · vector graphics · vertices · anchor · constrain · graphic design · design software · spacing · layout · increments · crosshairs · cursor · nudge · drag and drop · placement

Opposites
movement freedom

snap to gridfree movement

Unrestricted ability to travel

unsnapped

precision vs. freedom

snap to gridfreehand drawing

Art made without guides

hand-drawn · natural flow

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Rated G