In order to use snapping in Inkscape, you need to have a few options checked. Here is how you do it.

Steps

  1. 1
    Go to File >> Document Properties and click on the Snap tab.
  2. 2
    Select 'Snap only when closer than:'. If it is already selected, leave it selected.
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  3. 3
    Once you have checked it, close the Document Properties.
  4. 4
    Go to File >> Inkscape preferences and then locate the Snapping option. Be sure that 'Enable snap indicator' is checked. Then close the Inkscape preferences.
  5. 5
    Use your snapping tool in Inkscape.
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Updated: June 4, 2020
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