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January 24, 2025
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Unable to modify lines or images, can only grab the anchor point and move the entire image

  • January 24, 2025
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In Adobe Illustrator, I'm unable to modify lines or images. I can only grab the anchor point and move the entire image. I can't quickly find a solution online. How can I revert to the original settings?I'm experiencing the following issue:

  • I can only select and move anchor points
  • I can't resize or modify shapes or images
  • The problem persists even when creating a new file

I've already tried:

  • Switching between the Direct Selection and Selection tools
  • Restarting Illustrator
  • Creating a new document

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Correct answer Monika Gause

You are probably looking for View > Show Bounding box.

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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January 24, 2025

You are probably looking for View > Show Bounding box.