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Can't move objects on layers

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March 31, 2016
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When I first started working on an image, I had no problem moving my layers/objects around. All of a sudden, nothing will move. I've tried the ctrl+alt+shift to reset preferences, it does nothing. I definitely have the 'move' tool active. I tried it in multiple images to see if it was just that one, but it's everything. I don't understand what could have happened. I'm using Photoshop CC. Can someone please help?

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Correct answer fayew3945129

Hmm, interesting. Could you post a screen shot of the entire Photoshop program?

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I am so sorry for wasting your time. I must have had a brainfart LOL. I apparently started using the black arrow trying to move things, instead of the 'cross' symbol. OOPS! I can't believe it.....I've been spending like a day trying to figure it out. I have no idea how I randomly decided that the arrow should move things. I am not totally new to Photoshop but haven't used it in a long time, so need learn and re-learn anything I knew previously. Thanks for your help anyway!

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Edward26341132u16q

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*SOLUTION FOUND*
For those who actually came across this issue.
Delete files on your computer to make space for Photoshop.
Just had this issue and resorted to deleting some files. This provides disk space that photoshop needs in order to move layer.

Of course this is if your computer does not have enough disk space. But thought Id throw my solution.

isabelle daoust

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I don't know if they did, but has for me, sometimes it works and sometimes it goes back to not working... Can't figure it out! 😞

andrée-annc10086070

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same problem March 24th 2021 ... reset preferences ... still same issue ... fooling around with this for hours.... what a waste of time ? any help anyone ? I'm about to throw my computer by the window LOLLLLL

jane-e

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@andrée-annc10086070 wrote:

same problem March 24th 2021 ..

Hi

The problem posted by the OP, @fayew3945129 , was that she could not move layers/objects around because she had the wrong tool. Switching to the Move tool "V" solved it for her.

If you have the same problem as you say, then switch to the Move tool. If it is a different problem, please clarify and show a screen shot.

~ Jane

isabelle daoust

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I've tried all you guys mentioned and still, I can't move my layers. It's driving me crazy... I'm using Photoshop 2021.

Thanks for your help

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Adam5E91

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I'm getting this too. Worked fine earlier today, now I can't seem to fix it.

-I cannot re-order layers using mouse click and drag.

-I cannot use the move tool either.

Work arounds are use ctrl + [ or ] to move layers and activate the show transform controls to move objects.

When I try to re order a layer using mouse method, the cursor change/layer move occurs for the briefest moment, as if it wants to do the action, but then doesn't.

Something absolutely appears broken.

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Adam5E91

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Forgot to mention I have tried a reset at startup and updated to latest version, reset move tool. No dice 😞
Running 22.2.0 release.

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rileyfarmer

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I've figured it out guys:

First select the Move tool. (Crosshair con top of toolbar)

In the top left hand corner of the Photoshop window, you'll see a box that says "Auto-Select:" Make sure to UNCHECK that box. You should now be able to select a layer and move it freely without any issues

monicab80283456

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thank you!! Was pulling my hair out !

Benjamin Root

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When you reset your preferences, did you see this?

If not, they haven't been reset:

Manually; safe, can be undone:

http://tv.adobe.com/watch/the-complete-picture-with-julieanne-kost/how-to-reset-photoshop-cs6s-preferences-file/

Quick; cannot be undone:

Win: Press and hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift immediately after initiating Photoshop's startup. A box will appear asking if you want to continue with the reset, select "yes." If you don't see this, you weren't fast enough...Try again.

Mac: Press and hold Cmd+Opt+Shift then start Photoshop. A box will appear, asking if you want to continue with the reset, select "yes."