How to disable icon grid snap

[John_Rose]

Hello,

I have a computer running Ubuntu 14.04 LTS Gnome fallback Metacity, and the desktop icons can be moved wherever I want (just what I want). I am trying to set up another computer to get the same user interface, but my desktop icons are aligning to a grid. Could someone tell me how to disable the grid snap feature? Thanks so much, John

[cruzer001]

Left, right and middle are the only choices these days.

UbuntuMate gives you full control and their WM is built on Metacity.

[John_Rose]

It is simple after all! If you right-click at a free area of the desktop, you can check to keep the icons aligned or not. Next time you will get a more complicated question. Best wishes, John