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Snap an object to the Grid or to a Shape

However, you are using ad blocker and our efforts will not be rewarded. Please consider disabling ad blocker before continuing the reading. Snap an object to the Grid or to a Shape. By default, Word makes objects snap jump to an underlying grid laid across the document.

If you drag an object, such as a shape, you'll notice that it moves in little jerks rather than smoothly. This is because of the grid - but because the grid is normally invisible, it's not obvious.

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These little tiny things would be so nice if they had the solutions in their Help. Would it hurt so much to have "snap to grid" in there, then refer us to Alignment Guides?


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You really saved me hours of searching, then giving up, and accepting less than perfect. Thanks again so much for posting this. Monday, February 27, How to disable 'snap to grid' Alignment Guides. Alexander Anichkin 9: Mary Stockwell 7: Alexander Anichkin 6: Unknown 9: Newer Post Older Post Home.


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