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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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Harcourts Huon Valley

Pretty significant bug. Can this please be fixed asap?

ohedwardclay

Participant

Exactly the same here too.

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Gregory Burns

Inspiring

Well, holding the shift key moves all of the selected elements, but forces the move to be solely in the horizontal OR vertical direction, not freely moved. As others have said, super-annoying.

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DR729367e

Participant

Dear Gregory,

Once you begin to move the selected item, let go of the shift key. You will then be able to move them however you wish.

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Gregory Burns

Inspiring

Yes, that works as you describe. Not as convenient as it used to be (no key press required), but at least restores the manner of the previous ability. Thanks!

andrewhudsondesign

Participant

Thanksgod this is getting fixed it has been driving me kRaZy

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TriChas

Participating Frequently

Found the same bug, it’s VERY annoying, please fix ASAP.

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lascodegamma

Participant

Yes same here.

Mac OS Taohe

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ianm73709

Participant

Same here plus you can’t select one object then to Align it to. So frustrating.

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georgina_2

Participant

I’m having this exact issue - I can’t align to specific objects anymore. It’s infuriating!

vicari48

Participant

Same issue. I noticed though that if the rectangle containng an image is grouped to another object and then you move it with objects that don’t belong to the group, it behaves correctly. Still, needs to be fixed ASAP please.

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ianm73709

Participant

I’m having the same problem - this needs sorting out ASAP. Thank you.

ethan.starkweather

Participating Frequently

I’ll add that this bug also makes you unable to define the image as the Key Object for using align commands. And the Shift key workaround doesn’t help with that.

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