Actually, this appears to be a bug in compiz snapping GTK3 programs.
Confirming due to multiple similar reports.
** Changed in: compiz
Status: Incomplete => Confirmed
** Changed in: compiz (Ubuntu)
Status: Incomplete => Confirmed
** Summary changed:
- Gedit will not snap/semi-maxi
As far as your bug concerning the corners, please log a new bug in the
tracker. One bug per issue. Thanks!
** Description changed:
- The grid plugin is working with Gedit only using shortcuts. Trying to drag
the top bar against the edges (like this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5w5OapWK2Xo) do