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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 nik.m

Hi, we released InDesign version 21.4.1 today that includes a fix for this issues. Please check out: https://helpx.adobe.com/indesign/desktop/whats-new/release-notes.html

Please update InDesign and let us know how it goes.

If you do not see the update in the Creative Cloud Desktop App, check out: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/manage-apps/creative-cloud-apps/update-creative-cloud-apps-manually.html

Thanks,

Nikunj

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ryans63461983

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Glad I found this thread, but all other work on InDesign needs to be halted and this needs to be fixed immediately.

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barclay_m2628800

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AGREED! This is not cool. Not cool at all.

marie-clairew68869430

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In a way i am relieved that y’all are having the same problem. I thought i had gone mad, and almost threw my mac out of the window …. i seriously hope this gets fixed like YESTERDAY … or at least before i start working tomorrow morning. PLEASE FIX THIS!

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Zesty_Forest5E25

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Yes. I’m having the same problem. Hoping it is fixed soon.

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Janik_dk

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This is incredible - how ON EARTH is it even possible for you to break such a BASIC functionality ?!
But we got more ai crap into InDesign…. yay🙄

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Zesty_Forest5E25

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I’m having the same issue. Please fix ASAP.

haudenried

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I thought I was going insane! I hope this gets fixed quickly.

QuitoO

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This needs to get fixed immediately. This is maddening.

How about focusing on fixing these problems instead of generative AI garbage no one wants.

sande_5805

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Yes, please fix this issue right away. You guys can actually do that for us.

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Mike32867484js65

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Having the same issue, specifically with selection groupings. Will break with image frames being the only thing that moves, but clicking a text frame moves the entire selection group.

David2871971401l2

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Adding my vote to fix this ASAP. Anyone who’s been an inDesign user for any length of time will be going nuts right now. Total disruption of work flow each time this happens. Fix the freakin’ bug!

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