How do I enable snap-to-grid by default on Mac OS X?

Question

I'm setting up a new Mac, and when I drag icons on my desktop (or in Windows, if I switch them to icon view), the icons don't snap into place unless I hold the command key down.

I can't recall how to make that "snap-to-grid" the default. And I can't find it in the Finder's View Options or Preferences.

Answer 1

With the desktop active, under the View menu, choose Show View Options (or cmd-J) and select Snap to Grid in the Arrange by drop-down.

Answer 2

Apple (command) + J, under View Options there is a drop down at the bottom "Arrange By:" select "Snap to Grid."