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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matt_1153

Participant

same issue here. Regarding the workaround, you only need to start holding shift down. Once released, you can move all objects together in any directions, and not only along a straight path.

Hope this fix this soon.

laurieh42307734

Participant

Same problem. Would like this fixed, it’a making daily work annoying.

Rubios89

Participant

Same problem here. It’s feels lik auto select in photoshop, but more annoying. The real only workaround is to go back to version 21.3.
Almost one month and adobe not got it fixed yet...

rcoffler

Participant

The problem isn't just moving objects together; when I want to align multiple objects, before I just had to click on a key object to select it... now I have to define the alignment through the window. That's terrible for paid software.😤