Snapping to a point


    When dragging objects, the Snap to Point command helps you align your cursor with anchor points and guides in the document window. Snapping occurs when the cursor is within 2 pixels of the point or guide.

    Important: Snapping alignment depends on the position of the cursor, not the edges of the dragged object.

To snap to anchor points and guides:

  1. Choose View > Snap to Point. A check mark indicates that snapping is turned on.
  2. Select the object you want to move.
  3. Position your cursor on the exact point you want to align with anchor points and guides, and hold down the mouse button.
  4. For example, if you want to align the corner point of a rectangle with a guide, click down exactly on the corner point.

  5. Drag the object to the desired location. When your cursor comes within 2 pixels of an anchor point or guide, it snaps to the point.
  6. The pointer changes from a filled arrowhead to a hollow arrowhead when a snap occurs.