Quick answer
To group objects in Miro, select multiple items by clicking and dragging a selection box around them, or hold Shift while clicking each object individually. Once selected, press Ctrl+G on Windows or Cmd+G on Mac, or right-click and choose Group. The objects then move, resize, and format together as one unit.
Steps at a glance
- Click and drag a selection box around the objects you want to group.
- Hold Shift and click objects individually for non-adjacent items.
- Press Ctrl+G (Windows) or Cmd+G (Mac) to group.
- Alternatively, right-click and choose Group from the context menu.
- Drag the grouped object to move all items together.
- Right-click a group and select Ungroup to separate objects again.
Summary
Grouping in Miro lets you bundle multiple objects, sticky notes, shapes, images, or text boxes into a single unit that moves, resizes, and rotates together. It's a core organizing tool for keeping busy boards tidy as diagrams, mind maps, and workshop layouts grow more complex.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Select the objects you want to group
On your Miro board, click and drag a selection box across the objects, sticky notes, shapes, or text boxes you want to combine. To select non-adjacent items, hold Shift and click each object individually. You can mix different object types, such as shapes, images, and sticky notes, in a single group.
Step 2
Apply the group shortcut
With your objects selected, press Ctrl+G on Windows or Cmd+G on Mac to group them instantly. Miro highlights the group with a single bounding box, confirming the objects are now linked. If you prefer using the mouse, right-click on the selection and choose Group from the context menu instead.
Step 3
Confirm the group is active
Click anywhere on the grouped objects to see the shared selection outline appear around all items at once. This outline indicates that dragging, resizing, or rotating one object will affect every object in the group. If you're arranging multiple groups on a board, use the align objects feature to keep everything positioned neatly.
Step 4
Move and resize the group as one unit
Click and drag the group to reposition every object at once, keeping their relative spacing intact. Use the corner handles to resize the entire group proportionally, which is useful when building layouts inside a frame for presentations or workshops.
Step 5
Add or remove objects from an existing group
To add another object, hold Shift, click the new item along with the existing group, then press Ctrl+G (Cmd+G on Mac) again to merge them. To remove a single object, double-click into the group to select just that item, then drag it out of the boundary.
Step 6
Ungroup objects when you need to edit individually
Right-click the group and select Ungroup, or press Ctrl+Shift+G (Cmd+Shift+G on Mac), to split the objects back into separate elements. This is helpful when you need to reformat a single sticky note or shape without affecting the rest of the layout.
Why this matters
You're building a complex flowchart or retrospective board with dozens of sticky notes, shapes, and connectors, and rearranging them one by one wastes time and risks breaking your layout. Grouping lets you select related elements once and move, resize, or duplicate them together, keeping your board organized as your project grows.
Frequently asked questions
Can I group objects that are on different frames?
No, Miro requires all objects in a group to be on the same frame or on the open canvas outside of any frame. Move the objects onto the same frame before grouping if you're organizing content inside frames.
Does grouping objects affect collaborators' ability to edit them?
Grouping only changes how objects move and resize together; any collaborator with edit access can still ungroup or edit items individually. It doesn't restrict permissions, so use your [invite collaborators](/guides/miro/invite-collaborators) settings if you need to manage who can edit the board.
Can I lock a group so it can't be moved accidentally?
Yes, right-click the group and select Lock to prevent it from being dragged or resized until you choose to unlock it again.
Is grouping objects available on Miro's free plan?
Yes, grouping and ungrouping objects works fully on the free plan with no restrictions on how many objects or groups you create.
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