Move Tool keeps auto selecting layers in Photoshop

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January 22, 2021
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On Photoshop I have three different layers right now. I selected part of my drawing on the third layer and tried to adjust it with the move tool, but it keeps changing to my first layer! How do I only move the things in the layer I want without it switching the another layer?

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Correct answer Sahil.Chawla

Hi there,

Welcome to the community!

As the Move tool keeps selecting the first layer. This usually happens when the "Auto Select" feature is active.

You can turn it off by unchecking the box near Auto Select on the top options bar.

Let us know how it goes.
Regards,
Sahil

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David28902994rzdp

Participating Frequently

i have the check box for Auto Select turned OFF and yet it's still auto selecting layers. VERY annoying. i have selected the layer i want to move with move tool selected and when i go to move it, it auto selects a layer on top of it!

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

Could you please post screenshots twith the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible?

Have you tried using another keyboard and mouse? (In case any of the keys might be stuck or otherwise affected.)

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Epona369

Participating Frequently

I turned my auto-select off but when I use the move tool it does the same thing. I'm having to go to the Select drop down menu and deselect the layer. But again everytime I choose a layer it does the same thing.

This issue only started rescently.

c.pfaffenbichler

Community Expert

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Options Bar, …) visible?

Could you try using another keyboard to make sure there is no stuck modifier-key?

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Epona369

Participating Frequently

Thank you for your help. I changed my keyboard and now everything is great!

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ja5DF4

Participant

Hi- Please help. Not sure what this is but it is not good that i cannot switch off auto selct. Only allow layers and groups, it is an INSANE update. Please advise how to switch this off as i no longer have an option to switch off. Thanks

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Zika34121540jykp

Participant

Click on SAMPLE ALL LAYERS

Sahil.ChawlaCorrect answer

Adobe Employee

Hi there,

Welcome to the community!

As the Move tool keeps selecting the first layer. This usually happens when the "Auto Select" feature is active.

You can turn it off by unchecking the box near Auto Select on the top options bar.

Let us know how it goes.
Regards,
Sahil