Issue with origin position when moving objects

[Ross_D_G]

I'm having real trouble with InDesign with moving objects or text frames. When I use Select to click and drag /move anything, rather than it move from it's current location, it seems to automatically relocate and move from a position way over to the right/down???

I have tried resetting my preferences. The only way I have resolved the problem was to uninstall and reinstall the software completely... This solved the problem for about 10min but the issue has come back?!! 

Any help much appreciated as I have failed to find anything about this problem online. The screenshot I have shown is where I have used Select and clicked in the centre of the square (blue outline shows where it then 'jumps' to). 

The problem started with both versions I had installed of InDesign.

It's not an issue with my mouse as I have no problems with other software including Adobe Photoshop etc.

PLEASE HELP!!!   THANKS 

[HomeBond]

Hi. I am having the same problem right now.

Waiting for some answers here. If you find a way to fix it please let me know!

Many thanks!

[Ross_D_G]

Glad it's not just me going mad!!!
Hopefully someone knows how to resolve. Strangely it was occurring on both my versions of InDesign?

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@Ross_D_G, @HomeBond 

Which version exactly - 19.x or 20.x?

There are more reports like yours - looks like this bug has been introducted in the recent update...

Can you downgrade a notch - to a previous minor version?

[Ross_D_G]

I'm using 20.1. I'm not sure which older version I was also using, 19.? but once it started, it also spread to that version too. 

Thanks  

[Ross_D_G]

I'm using 20.1 but once it started happening it also became the same issue with my 19 version.
Thanks

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[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

What OS and exact version? 

If on a Mac, do you run the Magnet app?

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

What OS and exact version? 

If on a Mac, do you run the Magnet app?

By Dave Creamer of IDEAS

Windows. 

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

Should have noticed the screen capture better...

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

Should have noticed the screen capture better...

By Dave Creamer of IDEAS

I was rather referring to the last reply in the thread - at the very end.

[RosellaPapale]

Windows 11 home. PC

In Design 20.1

[RosellaPapale]

I have the same issue with the last version (20.1) update of InDesign. I uninstalled it and installed it again, but it is not working properly.

I am on a deadline and can't work like this. Can somebody help me, you, and everyone else having this problem?

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@RosellaPapale 

You would've to downgrade to the previous minor version - 20.0.1 or even 20.0

But if you are on a Mac - it's another can of worms...

Can you go back to 19.5?

[RosellaPapale]

I downgraded to 19.0, and the same thing happened.

Thankfully not Mac.

[Eugene Tyson · Accepted solution]

What version of Windows - did you update it recently - recent Windows 11 patch has caused issues with some other apps (not Adobe) recently. 

Can you try rolling back the update on Windows if you're on the latest 24H2

Alternatively - I'd try starting Windows in Safe Mode - as a test - see if the issue persists.

If it does you know it's not a 3rd party app.

If it's working, then something is interfering with InDesign. 

You can restart in normal mode. 

If the issue is still there - then try quitting applications running in the background one by one to eliminate them from the issue. 

[Nix5tar404]

So for those whom have a work computer and updates are managed by IT. Do we know when this might be fixed?  As it's really, really annoying.. and yes, I have asked to be rolled back, it can't due to company policy. So, are they going to fix it? 
Video of the issue - https://imgur.com/x6aYSSz

[Robert at ID-Tasker]

@Nix5tar404

If it's because of the Windows update - I wouldn't hold my breath...

[Nix5tar404]

Hmm, not a good look for Adobe. Suggesting that users should hold off updating Windows software is not a great answer, as that can cause significant security risks. 

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

My security updates are usually listed separately from the OS updates. It's possible it could be some sort of driver update too. I'm not having any issues (knock on wood...)

[Ross_D_G]

Get your IT dept to revert/cancel last Windows update (and put pause on Windows updates) while Adobe do fix.
Not Ideal but in short term has worked for Me.



ROSS GLITHRO
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[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

What makes you think it is Adobe and not a Windows issue?

[Dave Creamer of IDEAS]

Odd-I'm on 24H2 and not having any issues described by the OP. However, I am using Windows Pro. Not sure if that makes any difference. 

[HomeBond]

Hi Rosella, 

Did you get it fixed? Any update? 

[Ross_D_G]

Hi. I have managed TO GET THIS FIXED. As mentioned above, it appears to have been caused by the latest Windows update circa 3 days ago. I have got this update removed/reverted and put a month's pause on Windows updates.

It seems to have fixed the problem for now.

Thanks  

[easygoing_nature2778]

I had the same Issue and FIXED IT with removing the last Windowas Update from Feb. 12. and no automatic updates for Windows 11