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StefanD2207
StefanD2207
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May 27, 2026
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InDesign 21.4 Bug: Unable to Move Multiple Selected Objects When Dragging Over Placed Images

  • 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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      janinew1459670
      janinew1459670
      Participant
      June 9, 2026

      Please hurry up and fix this! It’s incredibly frustrating and time-consuming!!

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        gilbertod94941862
        Known Participant
        June 8, 2026

        I'm having this problem, it's greatly hindering our work!!! I had to delete and download the previous version... and wait for the update!!

          Gail+Sands
          Gail+Sands
          Participant
          June 8, 2026

          I’m also having a problem with selecting multiple objects/frames and choosing one to align all. Sometimes it works, most times it doesn’t.

          Agent-CMYK
          Agent-CMYK
          Participant
          June 8, 2026

          A basic function of professional graphics software, moving multiple items at the same time, HAS BEEN BROKEN FOR 12 DAYS.

          But hey, you create AI slop for free, instantly!

          vicari48
          vicari48
          Participant
          June 15, 2026

          You mean you are not happy you can create a cartoon looking mouse holding an ice cream while surfing on the moon with its flip flops instead?

          Agent-CMYK
          Agent-CMYK
          Participant
          June 8, 2026

          I gonna lose my freaking mind—12 days with this issue 😂

          Every time I have to move more than 1 item (which is every 6 seconds) I curse Adobe

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            MrGrumpy01
            Participant
            June 8, 2026

            For the love of God, please fix this.

              Ideal+Printing+LLC
              Ideal+Printing+LLC
              Participant
              June 8, 2026

              Having same issue with not being able to move multiple objects, and am also unable to select a key object for aligning. Has anyone been able to figure out a workaround for aligning to key objects?

                leo.r
                Community Expert
                leo.rCommunity Expert
                Community Expert
                June 8, 2026

                Yes, all of the issues are known by now and described in this thread. There are some workarounds (also described here), but the only solution to avoid this issue entirely is to revert to InDesign 21.3: Creative Cloud app > InDesign > 3-dot menu > Other Versions

                lewlewland
                lewlewland
                Participating Frequently
                June 8, 2026

                except for share for reveiw doesnt work in 21.3 🙃

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                Henri31821854sq90
                Participant
                June 8, 2026

                Same here. Very annoying. What helps for me is what Abishek Rao says, to hold shift when moving. Sometimes I’ll group the multiple selection quickly just to move and then degroup again… 

                I’ve also noticed the same issue with deselecting. Whenever you select multiple objects by dragging the cursor over it. You’re unable to deselect at least one item (mostly the bottom one in layers?) by clicking it. This issue bothers me even more!

                  leo.r
                  Community Expert
                  leo.rCommunity Expert
                  Community Expert
                  June 8, 2026

                  Just in case: I wonder if you’re aware that you can revert to InDesign 21.3 (which doesn’t have this problem) until the issue is fixed, as described earlier in the thread.

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                    compassion_suisse
                    Participant
                    June 9, 2026

                    Same issue here

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                    Jules in Santa Cruz
                    June 8, 2026

                    Has this been fixed yet? It’s been 12 days :(

                      stephen_4206
                      stephen_4206
                      Participant
                      June 8, 2026

                      Abhishek Rao, it would be great if the product team could focus on making a stable product for the people who know how to use it, rather than pumping the programs so full of AI slop mechanics that it breaks the foundational level features we’ve come to expect. Nothing upsets a designer more than interrupting a workflow, and it feels like I have to compensate for a new Adobe misstep every month. 

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