# Align a GameObject to the grid

> Align a GameObject to the nearest grid point on a single axis or on all axes at once.

You can align or push a GameObject to either the closest grid point on a single axis or on all axes at once.

To align a GameObject to the closest point on a grid for a specific axis:

1. In the **Grid and Snap** overlay, select the downward facing arrow next to **Toggle grid snapping** to open the **Snapping** menu.
2. In the **Align Selected** property, select the **X**, **Y**, or **Z** button that matches the grid axis you want to align to.

To align a GameObject to all axes at once:

1. Select the GameObject you want to align to the grid.

2. Do one of the following:

   * Press **Ctrl**+**\*\* (macOS: **Cmd**+**\*\*) to push the GameObject onto the grid on all axes.
   * In the **Grid and Snap** overlay, select the downward facing arrow next to **Toggle grid snapping** to open the **Snapping** menu. In the **Align Selected** property, select **All Axes**.

## Additional resources

* [Scene view grid snapping](/engine/6000.3/manual/working-with-scenes/scenes-manage-gameobjects/grid-snapping.md)
* [Grid and Snap overlay reference](/engine/6000.3/manual/working-with-scenes/scenes-manage-gameobjects/overlays/reference/overlay-grid-snap-reference.md)
* [Overlays](/engine/6000.3/manual/working-with-scenes/scenes-manage-gameobjects/overlays.md)
* [The Scene view](/engine/6000.3/manual/unity-editor/editor-windows-views-reference/using-the-scene-view.md)
* [Position GameObjects](/engine/6000.3/manual/working-with-scenes/scenes-manage-gameobjects/positioning-game-objects.md)