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December 29, 2024
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The main selection tool selecting random object that are far and I'm not hovering over

  • December 29, 2024
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Just like in the subject line. The main selection tool keeps selecting random objects in the proximity (5cm on the screen)  that are far and I'm not hovering over instead of objects I'm actually trying to select. It's like I've got some sort of selection support or easing turned on and It's guessing which elements I am trying to interact with.

I'm on Illustrator 2025, already restarted both it and the computer, After a quick google I can't find any mentions of this issue anywhere.

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Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 29, 2024

Do you have Magnet installed?

Participant
December 29, 2024

I don't believe so, I'm not sure what magnet is, I haven't downloaded or installed any Illustrator extensions, or at least I don't remember doing so. How can I check?

 

Monika Gause
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 30, 2024

Magnet is a Window manager for Mac OS. I do not know where it can be found once it is installed or what it does. Rectangle is another one. Both cause trouble of the sort you are describing.