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aliceinthemiddle
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October 22, 2013
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Cannot move selected objects in Illustrator

  • October 22, 2013
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I'm using Illustrator CS5.5.

I cannot move anything I select. I try to drag it and it makes the "bump" noise. 

-I made sure that my preferences are not set to "object selection by path only".

-I've restarted my computer several times

-I tried to open a previous Illustrator file and I have the same problem

-I even uninstalled and reinstalled my entire Abode Suite beacuse I've been having several issues

I'm not sure if this is related but I also can't create a new document unless I use picas and CMYK coloring. It refuses to adjust to anything other than the default settings. Also, I can't increase the stroke of an object unless I type in the number, meaning I can't use the arrows for adjustment.

So basically I am having a ton of problems and even reinstalling the program didn't fix them.

Help please.

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    Correct answer onebleep

    @ramis85927975 is correct the temporary fix is to hover with your cursor over the center of the object (blue tiny square) and then click drag. It's almost like the mouse doesn't pick up the pixels of the image.

    I've also tried all the other suggestions and this is all that is working for now.

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    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
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    October 22, 2013

    Mac or Win? Please confirm that you are able to select items, if so try to delete and let us know what happens.

    Run disk utility to fix permissisons, anythting need repair?

    Reset your preferences by immediately after booting holding down these 3 keys:

    Mac - Shift Option Command

    WIn - Shift Alt Ctrl

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