How to Turn Off Snapping in Canva
- George Apostolov
- 05 Sep 2025
Guide
Open an existing design.
Click on the element (image, text, shape, etc.) that you want to adjust without it snapping to a grid or other elements.
Once the element is selected, you can press the CTRL key while dragging an item. It will turn the snap off.
You should now be able to freely move and adjust the selected element without it snapping to any grid or other objects.
Just make sure you place the item down before releasing the CTRL key.
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