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January 26, 2023
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Can't move a folder

  • January 26, 2023
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Hello all! I am trying to move a group, and every time I try, it pops up this message: 

Could not move the selection because the pixels in a group cannot be edited without merging the group.

I merged the folder, but it doesn't help. Not sure why it won't just drag everything that's inside of the folder.

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Correct answer sofoniaS

I had this same problem and solution is extremely easy. Just restart Photoshop!

I created layers in a group and once when I wanted to move the entire group I got the message:
"Could not move the selection because the pixels in a group cannot be edited without merging the group"
So I turned off and on Photoshop... the problem was solved. Now I can move the group of layers without any problem. 
No merging, no linking, no hocus-pocus

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Participating Frequently
November 19, 2024

Restarting worked for me too. Gotta be a bug. 

sofoniaSCorrect answer
Participant
November 12, 2024

I had this same problem and solution is extremely easy. Just restart Photoshop!

I created layers in a group and once when I wanted to move the entire group I got the message:
"Could not move the selection because the pixels in a group cannot be edited without merging the group"
So I turned off and on Photoshop... the problem was solved. Now I can move the group of layers without any problem. 
No merging, no linking, no hocus-pocus

melissapiccone
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 26, 2023

What's in the group? Can you share a screenshot? Can you move the layers individually in the folder? 

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist
Participant
January 26, 2023

So I am trying to move everything as a whole, inside of the upcoming games section. When I try and drag all of it, it pops up this message. Also, I am able to move everything separately once I disassemble the folder.

melissapiccone
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 26, 2023

You didn't show me what is actually in the group. Let's clarify exactly what you are trying to do. Are you rearranging the order in the layers panel or are you trying to move all of the layers on the canvas? Can you hit your reveal arrow next to the group and show me all of the layers? If there isn't enough room on your screen, you can extend the layers tab to make it longer. To take a screenshot of just PS, use the keyboard shortcut cmd+shift+4 and then drag your cursor around the portion of your screen you want. 

 

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist