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In order to use snapping in Inkscape, you need to have a few options checked. Here is how you do it.
Steps
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1Go to File >> Document Properties and click on the Snap tab.
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2Select 'Snap only when closer than:'. If it is already selected, leave it selected.Advertisement
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3Once you have checked it, close the Document Properties.
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4Go to File >> Inkscape preferences and then locate the Snapping option. Be sure that 'Enable snap indicator' is checked. Then close the Inkscape preferences.
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5Use your snapping tool in Inkscape.
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