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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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DAW Creative

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It seems to occur when a frame with a picture inside it is selected as the key frame

arunimasachan

Participant

Hello, I’m facing an issue that when I’m selecting multiple objects in indesign and then trying to drag them to a new location, somehow just one lement that the cursor is on gets dragged and the rest don’t. whereas after the selection, the whole thing moves. Please let me know what should be done.

leo.r

Community Expert

@arunimasachan just in case: I assume you have all the answers now by reading the thread.

arunimasachan

Participant

Yeah sure, i understood that it's not working properly and that it's some kind of a big. But please fix it ASAP as it is hindering the workflow a lot.

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Shane372185470i9z

Participant

Same issue!

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Harcourts Huon Valley

Pretty significant bug. Can this please be fixed asap?

ohedwardclay

Participant

Exactly the same here too.

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Gregory Burns

Inspiring

Well, holding the shift key moves all of the selected elements, but forces the move to be solely in the horizontal OR vertical direction, not freely moved. As others have said, super-annoying.

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DR729367e

Participant

Dear Gregory,

Once you begin to move the selected item, let go of the shift key. You will then be able to move them however you wish.

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Gregory Burns

Inspiring

Yes, that works as you describe. Not as convenient as it used to be (no key press required), but at least restores the manner of the previous ability. Thanks!