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April 5, 2025
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Illustrator is predicting what I want to select

  • April 5, 2025
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Why is this happening when i want to select the shape with direct selction tool but illustrator is forcing me to select a node/line when my cursor is no where near it?

Correct answer Josh33740383kjgf

Hello, this doesn't resolve the issue, it appears that my resolution on my display was the issue, using a 4k screen on a mini laptop screen caused issues with the selecting things and illustrator understanding my cursor. Issue now resolved.

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Monika Gause
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Community Expert
April 5, 2025

Set it to "Select by path only" in the Preferences > Selection & Anchor display

Josh33740383kjgfAuthorCorrect answer
Participant
April 5, 2025

Hello, this doesn't resolve the issue, it appears that my resolution on my display was the issue, using a 4k screen on a mini laptop screen caused issues with the selecting things and illustrator understanding my cursor. Issue now resolved.