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Disable autosnap of lines and arrows to images

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  • Jan 29, 2026 2:35 AM UTC
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I am using Miro in an editing format where it would be helpful to be able to draw on top of images with lines and arrows and NOT have the arrows DEMAND to snap to the edge of the image. Yes - I can cut and paste and work around it, but it would be nice to be able to universally disable this feature on a board. 

Additionally, it would be REALLY helpful if I could ghost and mirror images. 

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Robert Johnson
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  • Jan 29, 2026 3:36 AM UTC

​@RStogsdill If it helps, try holding down the Ctrl/Cmd button while dragging arrows - that should disable auto snapping. I can't say if that works with the pen tool as well (I can't test it at the moment).


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  • Jan 30, 2026 3:45 PM UTC

​@Robert Johnson Except then the lines aren’t straight


Robert Johnson
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  • Jan 30, 2026 5:13 PM UTC

​@Robert Johnson Except then the lines aren’t straight

Holding Shift will snap lines straight at 45° angles, so maybe Ctrl/Cmd + Shift while dragging arrows might be an improvement.


Strongly agree with this request.

Our design team frequently imports floor plans, PDFs, and reference images into Miro and then draws directly over them.

The automatic snapping of lines to objects is extremely frustrating in this workflow. We aren't trying to create connections between objects; we're simply drawing lines over reference material.

Holding Ctrl for every line is not a practical long-term solution, particularly when alternating between a mouse and stylus.

Please provide a permanent option to disable automatic line connections and snapping, ideally as a board-wide preference or a setting within the Line tool.

This would make a substantial difference to the usability of Miro for architectural design, technical markups, and other drawing-intensive workflows.

Ivory Winston
PROCAD Designs Ltd.