Drawing > Snapping
SnappingTo automatically align elements with one another, you can use snapping. Snapping can be turned on using the Snap modifier for the Arrow tool, or the Snap to Objects command in the View menu.
Note: You can also snap to the grid or to guides. For more information, see Using the grid, guides, and rulers.
If the Snap modifier for the Arrow tool is on, a small black ring appears under the pointer when you drag an element. The small ring changes to a larger ring when the object is within snapping distance of a grid line.
To turn snapping on or off, do one of the following:
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Select the Arrow tool and click the Snap modifier in the toolbox. |
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Choose View > Snap to Objects. A check mark is displayed next to the command when it is on. |
When you move or reshape an object, the position of the Arrow tool on the object provides the reference point for the snap ring. For example, if you move a filled shape by dragging near its center, the center point snaps to other objects. This is particularly useful for snapping shapes to motion paths for animating.
To adjust snapping tolerances:
Adjust the Connect Lines setting under Drawing Settings in Editing Preferences. See Choosing drawing settings.
Note: For better control of object placement when snapping, begin dragging from a corner or center point.