How-To: Disable the snap to grid option - OpenOffice.org Impress
- To disable the "Snap to Grid" option, first click here on "View."
- Then, on the menu that opens, move your mouse over the option "grid."
- A side menu should appear. Now, look for the "Snap to Grid" option. Notice that it has a check beside it. To disable this option, uncheck it by clicking on it once.
- Great! The "snap to grid" option has been disabled.
- Notice, that when you drag objects...
- ...you will see that it doesn't align or "snap" itself to the grid points anymore, once it is released.
- Congratulations! You have learned how to disable the snap to grid option.
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Disable the snap to grid option
This screencast demonstrates how to disable the snap to grid
option.
You learn:
- How to access the view menu.
- How to disable the snap to grid option.
Advanced topics
For advanced functionality with similar results see:
- Snap objects to the grid
- Hide the grid in slides
- Bring the grid to the back
- Bring the grid to the front
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