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 Abhishek Rao

Hi @StefanD2207 and everyone,

Thanks for reporting this. I was able to reproduce the same behavior on my end in InDesign 21.4 as well. I noticed that if I keep the Shift key pressed while dragging the selected objects, the selection behaves as expected and the entire group moves correctly instead of only the placed content inside the frame.

Could you please try this workflow on your end and let us know if it helps as a temporary workaround?

Additionally, I’ve logged this with the product team as a bug, and they’re currently investigating it further. I’ll keep you posted here as soon as I have any updates to share.

Thanks,
Abhishek

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StaceyH.

Participating Frequently

Same issue, it did not happen prior to the 21.4 update, while the shift key is a work around - it’s not the best solution hopefully this is temporary.

Kirstacks

Participant

Please fix this, this is driving me up the wall!

Adam668

Participant

Yes, please fix this! So frustrating.

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sebastianw79536845

Participant

Same here. Absolute disaster to the workflow. Rolling back to 21.3.

MKT Vicky263285457ldz

Participant

Yes, I’ve been using the “hold shift key to move everything” work around for a day or two, and while it does work, it’s really not ideal. Reading the comments, I didn’t realise I could roll-back. I’ll go do that now….

MKT Vicky263285457ldz

Participant

Urgh….I don’t have the option to roll-back to a previous version (probably because it’s an enterprise licence).

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estherw13731869

Participant

Please fix it! Driving me insane. Have a deadline now so don’t have the time to roll back...

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Becca24025335fhxp

Participating Frequently

I placed multiple images on a page in InDesign. If I select more than one by holding shift and selecting each image with the Selection Tool, and then move them with my cursor, only the last image I selected moves. This also happens when I select all the images with my cursor and try to move them.

I attached a video below to explain what I mean.

I am working on a 2020 iMac and have updated to v 21.4 of InDesign.