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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 

    271 replies

    Mike Witherell
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2026

    Are you in beta?

    Mike Witherell
    StefanD2207
    Participating Frequently
    May 27, 2026

    Not in Beta - just the new update that I did this morning. InDesign v 21.4

    Mike Witherell
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    May 27, 2026

    And have you tried the usual reset preferences strategies? (21.4 is not yet available to me on the east coast of the US)

    Mike Witherell