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Draw freehand tool is automatically switching to select tool.

New Here ,
Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025

When I want to tick something, I use the draw freehand tool. But past 2 days, it is going wrong. I click the mouse, hold it and draw something. But as soon as I lift my finger, it switches instantly to "Select" tool. 

I tried re downloading Adobe Acrobat. But everytime, the same happens. 

I'll be happy to recieve response.

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025

Hi there,

I hope you’re doing well, and thank you for reaching out.

To keep the Draw Freehand tool active, simply click on the tool, then select the Thumbtack (📌) icon located just below it. This will ensure the tool remains selected, as shown in the screenshot below.

 

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

~Amal

 

 

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Adobe Employee ,
Sep 23, 2025 Sep 23, 2025

Hi there,

I hope you’re doing well, and thank you for reaching out.

To keep the Draw Freehand tool active, simply click on the tool, then select the Thumbtack (📌) icon located just below it. This will ensure the tool remains selected, as shown in the screenshot below.

 

 

Let us know how it goes.

 

~Amal

 

 

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New Here ,
Sep 24, 2025 Sep 24, 2025
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