Unable to change cursor from cross-hair

[josé antónioc1488551]

When I open an AI file, the cursor remains a cross-hair with a prohibited sign (see attached figure).
How do I get back to the normal cursor?

Thanks for your help.

[tromboniator · Accepted solution]

You need to unlock the layer you want to work on and make sure that that layer is highlighted in the Layers panel.

Peter

[josé antónioc1488551]

Yes, it was that simple! With the precipitation, I didn't want to believe the evidence that the layer was blocked.
I'm sorry and I really appreciate your help.

[Monika Gause]

And then press the Caps-Lock to get away from the crosshair