Object moves when I click on it

[kikis35786759]

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Whenever I click on an object to select it, it jumps to the right. The same thing happens when I double-click a group to edit it. Any idea on how to fix this? I tried using a different mouse...

[Nancy OShea]

You've posted in the non-technical Lounge.

Please tell us which software you are using so a moderator can move this discussion for you.

[kikis35786759]

Sorry... Illustrator

Thanks!

[Bill Silbert]

Try resetting your Illustrator preferences.

To do so:

For Macintosh Users: With Illustrator closed launch a Finder Window in column view and click on your home folder. With the Option Key pressed choose Library from the Finder Go Menu. Within the Library folder find the folder called Preferences and within it find the following two files and delete them: “Adobe Illustrator <Version #> Settings” (earlier versions of Illustrator might just say “Adobe Illustrator”) and “com.adobe.Illustrator.plist”. When Illustrator is next launched it will create new preference files and the program will be restored to its defaults.

After you’ve reset up the program (make sure that no document window is open) to your liking, it is a really good idea to create copies of your personalized “mint” preference files (make sure that you quit the program before copying them—that finalizes your customization) and use them in the future to replace any corrupt versions you may need to delete.

For Windows Users: Hold down Ctrl + Alt + Shift when launching Illustrator and respond affirmatively when asked if you want to reset.

[Soren S · Accepted solution]

Are you using "RightZoom" - this could be the reason.

[Sander Oudejans]

I really want to thank you for this comment. I had this for half a year and it was really, really annoying. I was looking for a solution, but couldn't find a solution.

Thanks!

[erikh26077129]

I have the exact same problem in Indesign (only the object moves up and to the left).

RightZoom was the reason. Thank you so much ...

[Uel5EAA]

What is Rightzoom??

[Jiashen H]

My God This just happens to me. The object moves when I click and I am not using RightZoom...So annoying! Help

[Kaylee5C82]

I am having the same problem, and RightZoom is not the issue for me. Did you ever find out how to fix this issue?

[Uel5EAA]

Any solution to this?

[Anubhav M]

Hello @Uel5EAA,

Sorry to hear about this experience and for the late response. I hope the problem is resolved by now. If not, kindly try rebooting your computer in Safe Mode (Windows / macOS) and relaunching Illustrator to check if it helps.

Looking forward to your response.

Thanks,

Anubhav

[summerb51543863]

I have no idea what rightzoom is but I was able to fix this issue by restarting my computer and illustrator. 

[marxmith]

Durr "ArE yOu UsInG rIgHtZoOm? tHiS cOuLd Be ThE rEaSoN."

The rest of us... "WHAT THE F?¢# IS RIGHTZOOM?"

[Monika Gause]

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@marxmith  schrieb:

Durr "ArE yOu UsInG rIgHtZoOm? tHiS cOuLd Be ThE rEaSoN."

The rest of us... "WHAT THE F?¢# IS RIGHTZOOM?"

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Which version, which system?

If you are on MacOS, then check if you have a Window manager installed such as Rectangle or Magnet.

[marxmith]

No, I don't have a window manager installed named Rectangle or Magnet. I still don't know what "Rightzoom" is. The only thing that fixes it, is closing illustrator, and reopening it.

[Anubhav M]

Hello @marxmith,

I'm sorry to hear that the suggestions did not help. Would you mind decreasing the Tracking Speed and/or turning off Mouse Acceleration in macOS settings (https://adobe.ly/3TrF7zg) and then relaunching Illustrator to see if it helps?

Also, are you using a Pen or tablet device? If yes, try disabling it and share your observations.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

Anubhav

[Dallas2202268666l2]

Magnet!! quit that program and now everything works much better 🙂

[Joseph35063946wxio]

It ended up being caused by Magnet for me. Thank you, thank you! 

[tapestryopera]

I have had Magnet installed for years, and this only started being a problem in the last week, but this is the only solution I have found that works—no more Magnet for me.  Thank you!

[Mike_Gondek · Accepted solution]

Try Ctrl E to toggle out of GPU preview into CPU preview.

[defaultubh2fx1hlmnk]

thank you!

[Lucas Lau]

This issue still exist today.

[Simon Inkd]

Still happends to me regulary, closing illustrator and re-opening helps 80% of the time til it eventually happens again 🤬

[Monika Gause]

Still happends to me regulary, closing illustrator and re-opening helps 80% of the time til it eventually happens again 🤬

By @Simon Inkd

Do you have the apps Magnet or Rectangle installed?