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Last updated: May 2026
Each whiteboard has its own settings — snap grid size, background style, default zoom behavior. Configure them per board to match how you work.
Open Board Settings from the canvas controls (typically a gear icon). Settings are per-board so you can have a tight grid on a layout board and a loose one on a brainstorm.
Cmd/Ctrl while dragging to snap to the grid temporarilyYour global defaults live in User Settings → Board Config. Per-board settings override your defaults for that specific board. New boards inherit your defaults.
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