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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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ruthc36584540

Participant

I’m having the same problem

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ali-ann_1116

Participant

Same issue here and holding the shift key makes is making it really jumpy

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JClark60027

Participant

I’ve noticed that you only need to hold the shift key (which also locks the movement to 90 and 45 degree angles) when you START moving the objects, but you don’t need to hold the shift key once the objects are moving. This may help with the “jumpy” problem you’re having? Still clunky as heck and I really hope they fix this bug and several other selection bugs soon. Really messes with the workflow.

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hemag nova grafik

Inspiring

same issue here.

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Lisa34492829y00i

Participant

I’m having the same issue, it’s a massive problem. Please urgently look into this bug, it’s hindering one of the most basic editing functions. I will have to roll back to a previous version because this.

By the way - it seems to only affect photos. If I select several objects and move them, they move together - but not if I drag from a selected photo - then only the photo moves.

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leo.r

Community Expert

Yes, Adobe is aware of all these issues by now. You can revert to InDesign 21.3 until it’s fixed: CC app > InDesign > 3-dot menu > Other Versions.

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davetwo

Inspiring

When I have multiple objects or frames selected I cannot move them at the same time (as happend in previous versions).

When I try, it auto-selects the object closest to my cursor, and de-selects all the others.

Is this a bug or a ‘feature’?

It’s causing me huge frustration!

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Abhishek Rao

Community Manager

Hi @davetwo,

Sorry to hear about the frustration this is causing. This has been identified as a bug in InDesign 21.4, and the product team is actively working on a fix. I've merged your post with the parent thread for better visibility and tracking of updates related to the issue.

As a temporary workaround, holding the Shift key while dragging allows the entire selection to move correctly. Alternatively, if your workflow is being significantly impacted, rolling back from InDesign 21.4 to InDesign 21.3 should resolve the issue.

I'll continue to share updates in the parent thread as soon as I hear more from the team.

Thanks for your patience.

Abhishek

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marc steiner

Participant

Mon collègue a fait la mise à jour en 21.4 et il a le même bug. La solution c’est effectivement de garder la touche MAj enfoncée.

Par contre dès que l’on a commencé à déplacer les blocs on peut ne plus garder la touche MAJ enfoncée, comme cela il n’y a plus de déplacement vertical ou horizontal contraint.
C’est néanmoins contraignant de fonctionner comme ça.

Je n’ai pas fait la mise à jour et aucun problème pour moi.

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leo.r

Community Expert

Yes, Adobe is aware of all these issues by now. Your colleague can revert to InDesign 21.3 until it’s fixed: CC app > InDesign > 3-dot menu > Other Versions.

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marc steiner

Participant

Merci beaucoup. On a pu downgrader et ça fonctionne. Thx

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EntertainmentGuide1980

Participant

I’m having the same problem, but I have noticed that if I am selecting a text box along with an image box and move the whole group while holding onto the text box it will work as normal. I don’t know if that helps to trouble shoot the issue but might be a useful temporary workaround for some people.

I have also tried the suggested workaround of holding down the shift key while moving the selected group and it works for me so thanks for that temporary fix.

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leo.r

Community Expert

@EntertainmentGuide1980 Yes, all these details are known by now. You can revert to InDesign 21.3 until this is fixed: CC app > InDesign > 3-dot menu > Other Versions.

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