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ctybor
ctybor
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May 30, 2017
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Cannot select any objects

  • May 30, 2017
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Photoshop CC, up to date running on Windows 7 64bit.  I had a problem yesterday of CC not loading any apps so I could open them.  Adobe Support had me run the cleaner and reinstall CC (I never changed the default settings/preferences in anything so no biggie).

Today I open PS.  Open an image, open another image, copy and paste the second image onto the first and now I cannot select it.  Tried it with several image formats and even created text.  Nothing can be selected with any tools, it is as if the image is flattened and even then it can't be selected.  Only happening in PS.

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    Correct answer davescm

    If resetting preferences does not bring the tools back to normal working order, then I would normally advise you to uninstall then run the CC cleaner then re-install. However, your first post said you have already done that.

    Are you able to capture a screen video to show exactly what you are doing and what is happening (we may see something that we are missing in the screenshot or description)?

    Dave

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    ctybor
    ctyborAuthor
    Participating Frequently
    February 21, 2018

    CTRL+T is what I needed.  That allowed me to select and resize pixel objects.

    Replying just in-case anyone has this same "problem" and finds this through a search.

      Alanadeew
      Alanadeew
      Participating Frequently
      June 14, 2021

      I had this same issue, Contrl + T solved it.

        M
        Mohau5CF8
        Participant
        July 2, 2021

        Contrl + T also help me ...

        Thank you

         

          ctybor
          ctyborAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          June 1, 2017

          Still cannot select any objects, but if I use the Move tool I can move them.  Problem not solved but at least I can work now.

          davescm
          Community Expert
          davescmCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
          Community Expert
          June 1, 2017

          If resetting preferences does not bring the tools back to normal working order, then I would normally advise you to uninstall then run the CC cleaner then re-install. However, your first post said you have already done that.

          Are you able to capture a screen video to show exactly what you are doing and what is happening (we may see something that we are missing in the screenshot or description)?

          Dave

          WilliamTraylor
          WilliamTraylor
          Participant
          May 30, 2017

          I have Photoshop CS6 and all has been working fine until yesterday.....I loaded an image and then a second image over the first and it would not come up.  It just showed a dotted line square around the first image and an X across the first image.  Any thoughts anyone?

          B
          bzareenk
          Inspiring
          May 31, 2017

          Can you post a screenshot of that?

          davescm
          Community Expert
          davescmCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          May 30, 2017

          How are you trying to select the object(s). Can you show a screenshot?

          Dave

          ctybor
          ctyborAuthor
          Participating Frequently
          May 31, 2017

          I've tried both the direct selection and path selection tool, hand tool, rectangular marquee tool, lasso, etc.  Nothing works to select anything.  Brush, eraser, etc work as intended so it's not like the objects are locked.

          Eternal Warrior
          Eternal Warrior
          Inspiring
          May 31, 2017

          We need a screenshot of the whole of your Photoshop including file and layers panel etc to help you.

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