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Grid in a Diagram

A grid in a diagram editing tool helps you create organized and aligned designs. It makes it easier to position and space elements consistently, giving your diagrams a cleaner look. The grid helps you snap objects into place so your diagram stays balanced as you work. Here's how to show the grid on the diagram with Edraw.AI:

Step ❶

Click the Menu icon on the upper-left side navigation pane.

Step ❷

Choose View > Grid, then select the Show Grid and Snap to Grid checkboxes from the cascading menu.

show and snap to grid diagram
Show and snap to grid diagram
Tip:
You can also right-click the diagram, choose Grid, then select the Show Grid and Snap to Grid checkboxes from the cascading menu.
right-click diagram to show grid
Right-click diagram to show grid

Step ❸

Choose View > Grid, then select Grid Settings to open the Page panel on the right side of the editing canvas. Scroll down to the Grid section, then clear the Fit to Ruler checkbox to adjust the horizontal and vertical spacing. You can also set the horizontal and vertical subdivisions.

page grid settings for diagram
Page grid settings for diagram