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Tobias Häggström
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April 27, 2022
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I can't use the Handtool via space bar...

  • April 27, 2022
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I have the latest Photoshop version (23.3.1) installed on my Macbook pro (16 tum, 2019. OS Catalina) and I can't use the handtool via space bar anymore. I have tried to reset the settings and even reinstalled Photoshop but nothing seems to work. So irritating... I can shoose the Handtool by clicking the Hand or using H on the keyboard. I need help... 

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Correct answer Ranjisha Sengupta

Hi there,

 

Sorry about the trouble with Photoshop. We're here to help.

 Are you using any other application along with Photoshop? Do you have any VPN or firewall connected? Did you try resetting the tools of Photoshop? Since when are you seeing this issue?

What is most likely happening is that some other program uses the spacebar as a shortcut. Try rebooting your computer and only opening Photoshop and see if the shortcut now works. Then you can try launching other programs until you find out which one is causing the conflict. 

 

We're here to help; let us know if this works.

 

Regards,

Ranjisha

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gener7
Community Expert
gener7Community Expert
Community Expert
April 28, 2022

Also, be sure Photoshop has Full Disk access under Apple Preferences > Security & Privacy

Restart your Mac to be sure any changes take.

 

    Ranjisha Sengupta
    Ranjisha SenguptaCorrect answer
    Legend
    April 27, 2022

    Hi there,

     

    Sorry about the trouble with Photoshop. We're here to help.

     Are you using any other application along with Photoshop? Do you have any VPN or firewall connected? Did you try resetting the tools of Photoshop? Since when are you seeing this issue?

    What is most likely happening is that some other program uses the spacebar as a shortcut. Try rebooting your computer and only opening Photoshop and see if the shortcut now works. Then you can try launching other programs until you find out which one is causing the conflict. 

     

    We're here to help; let us know if this works.

     

    Regards,

    Ranjisha

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      Tobias HäggströmAuthor
      Participant
      April 29, 2022

      Thanks for the quick answer. It was a corporation installed secure software wich used spacebar for something. I can't use tha spacebar when in that security program but when I closed it I could use the handtool in Phontoshop again. 

      Thanks a million! 🙂 

        Mohit Goyal
        Community Manager
        Mohit GoyalCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        May 2, 2022

        Hi Häggström,

         

        Awesome, thanks for the update!

         

        Thanks,

        Mohit

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