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InDesign 21.4 Bug: Unable to Move Multiple Selected Objects When Dragging Over Placed Images

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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?

nik.mCorrect answer

Community Manager

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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ianm73709

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

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georgina_2

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

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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.

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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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asacarlsson

Participant

Super annoying!! Please fix

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karinv87829682

Participant

Please fix how it use to be! This is really annoying and frustrating.

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Tatiana Sometimes

Participating Frequently

Well I thought I was losing my mind. 🤦🏻 Glad I found this thread. PLEASE FIX THIS ADOBE!!

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Mike Witherell

Community Expert

Yes, Richard, this is an acknowledged bug in 21.4. The work-around is to downgrade to 21.3 or else add the Shift key to drag multiple selected objects.

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Evan2426336393r0

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Thank you!

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richardg26365462

Known Participant

if you select the multiple items and then try to move them all together, if you click the image box, you will only move the image. if you click one of the text boxes, they will all move. this is since the update of 21.4 on mac os.

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Kent243991273ps3

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Thanks for the post and solution. Use this function constantly. Reverting to 21.3 solved it.

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