Unable to move a check box without resizing it?

[tarab87706370]

In the newest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, I am unable to move a check box without it resizing.  No matter what I do, when I try to select the check box to move it, it will not select but only change the size.  The arrow doesn't appear to move it. I have used this product for years, but have never had this issue before. The only way I can move it, is if I zoom in on the check box 250 percent.   I am very frustrated! Any ideas how to change the setting to make the select object arrow automatically appear?

[Matthew24300783trv9]

Same issue for me. Im suprized no one else is here. My workaround it to zoom in to I am able to select the middle of the text box. Dumb... But it works. I was hoping there was a button I could hold. PAy good money for this and expeced better honestly. If others didint use it as a crutch. I would drop it quick.

[Nesa Nurani]

When you select field you can move it using arrow keys.

[Jannelle27]

Same issue for me.  The zoom-in work-around is better for me than using the arrows.

[ls_rbls]

++ Adding to the valuable suggestions of Mathew and Nesa,

Zooming in is the only work around for this particular issue and it has been identified in earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat, but if you find it annoying, here is another tip:

• You may also open the "Prepare Form" tool.

• Refer to the Adobe Acrobat's Workspace Basics:  https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/workspace-basics.html

• When you open the "Prepare Form" tool you'll notice to the right margin of your Document View the most recently used tools are listed, and a navigation pane will automatically expand; you'll see all of your document's fields listed in "Alphabetical Order" or in "Tab Order".

• With this pane opened you may select the desired field by clicking on it. Then hover the mouse pointer the checkbox field in your PDF document and use the arrow keys of your keyboard to move the field as suggested by ACP NesaNurani.

• Once the desired field(s) are selected, you may move them using your keyboard's arrow keys as suggested by ACP NesaNurani.

[M35033536bxkn]

This let me move what appeared to be some "inner" box but left behind an outer box that I'm unable to move either as described above or by being in "edit PDF".  My cursor doesn't seem to "see" that box, so I can't move it, delete it, or anything.

[JR Boulay]

This is a very old Acrobat bug, reported at least 1000 times.

When the zoom is reduced it should assume that the user wants to move the field and not resize it, and therefore display the appropriate cursor.

It should be obvious to developers that when you want to resize a field you necessarily do so with an enlarged zoom, and not the other way round.

[Aconomy.com]

If you're unable to move a checkbox without resizing it, try the following steps:

1. Select the Checkbox: Click directly on the checkbox to select it.

2. Use Arrow Keys: Once selected, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the checkbox without resizing it.

Check Lock Aspect Ratio: If you're resizing by accident, check if the "Lock Aspect Ratio" option is enabled in the properties. Disable it if needed.

4. Use the Move Tool: In some applications, using a dedicated "Move" tool instead of directly dragging the checkbox can prevent resizing.

If these steps don't work, consider checking the software's settings or documentation for more specific guidance.

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[Jovial_Whisper7887]

Completely unhelpful, and flat out wrong

[bbretton61]

I can't find "Lock Aspect Ratio" in spite of it being mentioned in several places

[Tariq Ahmad]

Hi  @bbretton61,

Thanks for reaching out.

As far as I know, Form Fields (Text Box, Button, etc.) can be resized manually, but there’s no built-in “Lock Aspect Ratio” option.

You can know more about Form Field Properties here: https://adobe.ly/3F06gp0;

~Tariq

[JR Boulay · Accepted solution]

"2. Use Arrow Keys: Once selected, use the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the checkbox without resizing it."

Press the Shift key when using the arrow keys to move the field(s) 10 x faster.

[colleen_6541]

It doesn't work.

[JR Boulay]

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