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How do I turn off snapping in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 6:57 pm

Snapping in Illustrator can be a helpful tool when you need to align objects, but it can also be annoying if it pops up all the time. There are a few ways to turn snapping off in Illustrator.

1. Use the Snap to Grid command.

This will automatically align objects to the grid.

2. Use the Align object button on the Align panel.

This will align objects using their center points.

3. Click and drag an object to a new location.

The object will snap to the new location.

4. Use the Free Transform tool to adjust the shape of objects.

This will not affect their alignment.

5. Use the Distribute command to evenly distribute objects across the Canvas.

6. Use the Object snaps to front and back command to align objects to the front or back of the document.

7. Use the Object snaps to left and right command to align objects to the left or right of the document.

8. Use the Object snaps to top and bottom command to align objects to the top or bottom of the document.

9. Use the Object snaps to inside and outside command to align objects to the inside or outside of the document.

10. Use the Object snaps to vertical center and horizontal center commands to align objects to the vertical center or horizontal center of the document.

PRO TIP: If you are working in Adobe Illustrator and want to turn off the snapping feature, please be aware that this may effect other areas of your project. Snapping is a helpful tool that allows objects to “snap” into place when they are close to each other. This can be helpful when you are trying to line up objects or create even spacing. However, if you turn off snapping, objects will no longer “snap” into place and you may have to adjust your project accordingly.
Madison Geldart

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