InDesign 21.4 Bug: Unable to Move Multiple Selected Objects When Dragging Over Placed Images

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May 27, 2026
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In the latest update of InDesign when I have multiple shapes and frames on the page selected, if my cursor is above something like a rectangle with content/picture inside it, I only move the picture that is below it at the time.

Rather than the whole selection of objects as it used to. I tested before and after the update and it was something that only broke with 21.4. If I cursor over a solid shape object while still selecting the entire group (including the photo frame) that then moves the entire section but only if cursor above a placed fill object does it break.

What could possibly be happening?

Correct answer nik.m

Hi, we released InDesign version 21.4.1 today that includes a fix for this issues. Please check out: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/desktop/whats-new/release-notes.html

Please update InDesign and let us know how it goes.

If you do not see the update in the Creative Cloud Desktop App, check out: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/manage-apps/creative-cloud-apps/update-creative-cloud-apps-manually.html

Thanks,

Nikunj

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angelah1407

Participant

Same issue since the update. PLEASE FIX ASAP!!!

DatLe

Participant

I think my InDesign updated today and I’ve been having weird issues like this. Sometimes I can’t select a primary object as an anchor for aligning. And now I can’t even move two selected objects at the same time. I have no idea what is going on.

leo.r

Community Expert

Please read other replies in the thread. In short: until the issue is fixed, you may want to revert to InDesign 21.3: Creative Cloud app > InDesign > 3-dot menu > Other Versions

DatLe

Participant

Thank you.

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barclay_m2628800

Participant

How could you even ship this without the primary tool functioning properly????? WTF??

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ryans63461983

Participant

Glad I found this thread, but all other work on InDesign needs to be halted and this needs to be fixed immediately.

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barclay_m2628800

Participant

AGREED! This is not cool. Not cool at all.

marie-clairew68869430

Participant

In a way i am relieved that y’all are having the same problem. I thought i had gone mad, and almost threw my mac out of the window …. i seriously hope this gets fixed like YESTERDAY … or at least before i start working tomorrow morning. PLEASE FIX THIS!