How to Snap Objects in Adobe Illustrator CS3

Adobe Illustrator CS3 is a vector based graphics editor application. It is used to create and edit graphics and logos that can be used on the Web and in print. When arranging objects in the workspace, you can use the "Snap To Point" tool in Illustrator to position objects at exact locations. This will eliminate any human error when positioning objects relative to each other, because the objects will snap to the guidelines in the workspace.

Instructions

1. Launch Adobe Illustrator CS3. Click "File" then select "Open" from the dropdown list. Navigate to the file with the objects you want to configure, then double click it to open it in Illustrator.

2. Click "View" from the main menu bar, then select "Guides" from the dropdown list. Click "Show" and the guidelines will populate the window.

3. Click "View" again, then select "Snap To Point" from the dropdown list. Click the object you want to move to select it. Place the pointer in the exact position in the window you want to snap the object to. Use the guidelines in the window as a reference.

4. Drag the object toward the chosen location. The object will automatically snap to the point selected previously when it gets within 2 pixels of the location.

References

• Adobe: Move Objects
• Adobe: Use Guides
• University of Wisconsin-Madison: Adobe Illustrator CS3