diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/edit_tool.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/edit_tool.cpp
index f471e72881..b42fefac76 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/edit_tool.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/edit_tool.cpp
@@ -2347,6 +2347,9 @@ bool EDIT_TOOL::pickReferencePoint( const wxString& aTooltip, const wxString& aS
 
     m_statusPopup->SetText( aTooltip );
 
+    /// This allow the option of snapping in the tool
+    picker->SetSnapping( true );
+
     picker->SetClickHandler(
             [&]( const VECTOR2D& aPoint ) -> bool
             {