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Jan 27, 2026 2:42 PM UTC
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Selection tool won't select items in file

Started out of the blue yesterday - I cannot get my selection tool back to normal. It won’t select items in file due to this little box hanging out with is - see image. How do I get my standard selection tool back?

    Peter Spier
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    Jan 27, 2026 2:52 PM UTC

    Try resetting the prefs. See  Reset InDesign Preferences and Other Troubleshooting

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    Peter Spier
    Community Expert
    Peter SpierCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    Jan 27, 2026 2:52 PM UTC

    Try resetting the prefs. See  Reset InDesign Preferences and Other Troubleshooting

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      PugMOM
      PugMOMAuthor
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      Jan 27, 2026 3:08 PM UTC

      Thank you - that did it! 

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