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Can't grab and move text or objects in InDesign

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February 6, 2025
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All layers are unlocked. I can only more things by arrow keying them around with the keyboard. Can't grab with the mouse and drag to a different position. Can copy and paste. But only arrow key the item arround. I've reset preferences. Uninstalled and reinstalled InDesign. Rebooted the computer several times. It just doesn't work. Is this a recent update issue?

Correct answer Robert at ID-Tasker

Please check this thread:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/issue-with-origin-position-when-moving-objects/td-p/15134710

Looks like the culprit is a recent Windows update.

Community Expert

For the sake of many other Windows users, can anyone identify the exact name/number of the afflicted Windows patch number and the date it became available?

Mike Witherell

Katelin@BaerAuthor

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Here is my update schedule. The issue for me started on the 31st.

Robert at ID-TaskerCorrect answer

Brainiac

Please check this thread:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/indesign-discussions/issue-with-origin-position-when-moving-objects/td-p/15134710

Looks like the culprit is a recent Windows update.

Katelin@BaerAuthor

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I did a Windows os repair last night. And that seems to have fixed it. Thank you all!

Robert at ID-Tasker

Brainiac

I did a Windows os repair last night. And that seems to have fixed it. Thank you all!

By @Katelin@Baer

You're welcome.

Community Expert

Could you tell us the operating system and version number?

Could you supply the InDesign version number?

Have you tried anything in this compendium of troubleshooting?

Mike Witherell

Katelin@BaerAuthor

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My computer has Windows 11 Pro, version 24H2. InDesign 20.0.1

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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I'm confused--are you running 20.01 or 20.1?

Is the problem in just one version or both?

What is your GPU model and driver version?

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)

Community Expert

There were several threads recently that reported the same problem. When you attempt to move items, do you see the crossed red circle?

In any case, it seems to be a problem introduced in InDesign 20.1.

What's your operating system version?

You may want to try to roll back to InDesign 20.0.1, you can do so from the Creative Cloud app (find InDesign, then Other Versions menu).

Katelin@BaerAuthor

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Yes, it's the no smoking sign "crossed red circle". I have InDesign 20.0.1. I don't see how I can find an older version to install on the website.

Dave Creamer of IDEAS

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What happens if you use the latest version, 20.1?

David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)