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Ronaldinho_92
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June 24, 2026
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Cannot move multiple selected images together

  • June 24, 2026
  • 3 replies
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Hello,

I’m experiencing a strange behavior in InDesign that I didn’t have before.

When I select multiple images and try to drag the selection, InDesign moves only one image instead of moving all selected images together. I would like to move the entire selection as a group.

You can see the issue in the attached video.

I’m using InDesign 21.4 on macOS Tahoe 26.3. Is this the default behavior in recent InDesign updates, or is there a setting that could cause this? Does anyone know how to fix it?

Thanks!

    Correct answer Abhishek Rao

    Hi ​@Ronaldinho_92,

     

    Thanks for confirming the update. This was a known regression in InDesign 21.4 that affected moving multiple selected objects over placed images. The issue has been fixed in the latest InDesign 21.4.1 hotfix, which is why updating resolved the behavior.

    For anyone else experiencing the same issue, please update to InDesign 21.4.1. You can also refer to this thread for more details:
    https://community.adobe.com/questions-671/indesign-21-4-bug-unable-to-move-multiple-selected-objects-when-dragging-over-placed-images-1625319?postid=1625319#post1625319

     

    Thanks, 

    Abhishek

     

     

    3 replies

    Participant
    July 8, 2026

    Thank you Abhishek! I was experiencing this problem and updated. All fixed!

    Abhishek Rao
    Community Manager
    Abhishek RaoCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    July 7, 2026

    Hi ​@Ronaldinho_92,

     

    Thanks for confirming the update. This was a known regression in InDesign 21.4 that affected moving multiple selected objects over placed images. The issue has been fixed in the latest InDesign 21.4.1 hotfix, which is why updating resolved the behavior.

    For anyone else experiencing the same issue, please update to InDesign 21.4.1. You can also refer to this thread for more details:
    https://community.adobe.com/questions-671/indesign-21-4-bug-unable-to-move-multiple-selected-objects-when-dragging-over-placed-images-1625319?postid=1625319#post1625319

     

    Thanks, 

    Abhishek

     

     

    Harshika Verma
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    June 24, 2026

    Hi Ronaldinho_92,


    Thank you for reaching out, and sorry to hear you're unable to move multiple selected images in InDesign. I attempted to reproduce the problem on my end on InDesign version 21.4.1 on macOS Tahoe 26.5.1.

    Would you mind updating InDesign to the current version, and if possible, upgrading your operating system? Let us know if the problem persists.

    We will be happy to help you further.


    Thanks,

    Harshika

    Ronaldinho_92
    Participant
    June 24, 2026

    Hi Harshika,

     

    I’ve just updated Indesign right now and it seems fixed and working now.

    Thank you!

    Roni

    Harshika Verma
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    June 24, 2026

    Awesome. Glad to hear you’re back on track. Please feel free to reach out to us in the future for any assistance. 

    We would be happy to help.

     

    Thanks,

    Harshika