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HallettChan
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March 26, 2020
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PS 21.1.1 - Object snaps back into place after moving with shift key.

  • March 26, 2020
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When I move an object (doesn't matter if it's smart, vector, raster, imported), and I'm holding down the SHIFT key to move it in a straight line, the object keeps snapping back into it's original position. If I don't hold down SHIFT then it doesn't do that. What. The. $(*@?!?!!

 

Yes, I updated my Wacom tablet driver, but I don't think that's the issue because if I use my mouse or trackpad, same problem.

 

Is there a new setting I'm not aware of or is there some new option in Preferences that needs to be selected. PLEASE. HELP.

 

Thanks.

 

iMac 2013 / High Sierra

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Rodrigo_Jara0129
Participant
January 21, 2025

5 YEARS LATER AND THIS IS STILL AN ISSUE

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    rebeccab33103159
    Participant
    April 2, 2020

    I am having this problem too!! Everytime I move an object it just snaps back to where it was, if i use the arrow keys to nudge it it will work but I can't carry on doing this. I am also on High Sierra, using a Mid 2011imac. I'm concerned it's because i'm using the latest photoshop update but on an older operating system. I don't think my imac will support another OS update so am reluctant to do that. PLEASE can someone help!

      Peru Bob
      Community Expert
      Peru BobCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      March 26, 2020

      Try resetting the tools and/or preferences.
      To restore preferences quickly using a keyboard shortcut:

      Press and hold Alt+Control+Shift (Windows) or Option+Command+Shift (Mac OS) as you start Photoshop. You are prompted to delete the current settings. The new preferences files are created the next time you start Photoshop.
      Note: Using the keyboard shortcut, preference files for custom shortcuts, workspaces, and color settings will also be reset to default.

      from here:

      https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/preferences.html#restore_preferences

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