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Move Tool and Proportionally Resize not Working

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May 28, 2018
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I downloaded Photohop to a second computer and made sure to copy all the same preferences to keep on working as before. Nevertheless I'm experiences some strange issues.

For example, the move tool doesn't work. Or better, unless I click on the Control T keys (to activate the free transform tool) when I move a layer, the system jumps to a different layer and move that instead.

Also, I cannot change size to obejcts with the free transform tool or with the scale tool. It is like the Shift key doesn't work. True is, the new Logitect keybord is giving me headaches and I'm going to have it changed, but the Shift key works perfectly on any other program, therefore I suppose this has to do with something inside Photoshop.

For the same reason, I cannot use properly the pen tool, since either Shift and Alt and Control don't work either (again, only in Photoshop).

Can anyone help? I feel a little frustrated... Thanks!

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Correct answer davescm

Try this

Uncheck "Auto-Select" in the options bar for the move tool and check "Show Transform Controls":

Dave

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roberttschaefer

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This graphic solves the problem, but there is no "show transform controls" interface on my setup in photoshop. Instead, it is buried inside a menu of this toolbar. I really question why Photoshop jacks with existing settings every time there is an update.... I have to constantly hunt for settings to return the software back to the way my tools were set. I am cool with learning new features, I am just not so happy having to constantly re-learn what the heck happened to my existing tools!

Thanks for the help...this saved my bacon. I was getting really frustrated not being able to resize a layer.

jane-e

Community Expert

there is no "show transform controls" interface on my setup in photoshop. Instead,
By @roberttschaefer

You jumped in on a six-year-old thread from 2018. Things have changed and Show Transform Controls is now in the cog menu.

If you have a question, please start a new thread.

Jane

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abrahamsdesigner

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I think adobe got sick of NOOBS who resize images and distort the pictures. I think it is a great change. I always use shift to resize images to stay in proportion now i dont have to!!!! One less repetitive keyboard motion!!!!! Go adobe!!!!

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roberttschaefer

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Adobe makes "NOOBS" out of everyone, anytime they update the software. 😉 Not everyone can be as advanced as you are (not being snarky, just pointing out that a lot of folks use photoshop for hobbies and learn little tricks over time!).

zhein

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Press ALT rather than Shift. It works.

pierluigimadonna

Participant

Unbelievable! Who [cursing removed] decided to change an universal feature like this!!
CRAZY

dada-auriAuthor

Known Participant

Any idea why Shift, Control and Alt don't work, instead?

I still cannot use the transform tool and the pen tool

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

What have you done for trouble-shooting so far?

Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html

davescm

Correct answer

Community Expert

Try this

Uncheck "Auto-Select" in the options bar for the move tool and check "Show Transform Controls":

Dave

dada-auriAuthor

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yes, for the move tool the problem was the auto-select option! I never noticed it What it is meant for? I don't understand... In any case, thanks @davescm, one problem solved.

c.pfaffenbichler

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For example if one has to arrange many Layers containing smallish content it can be more efficient to auto-select them on the Canvas instead of selecting them in the Layers Panel.

c.pfaffenbichler

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For example, the move tool doesn't work. Or better, unless I click on the Control T keys (to activate the free transform tool) when I move a layer, the system jumps to a different layer and move that instead.

That sounds nonsensical to me.

What are the exact and complete settings of the Move Tool in the Options Bar on the two computers?

Could you please post a screenshot with the pertinent Panels (Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible?

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