Cannot move unlocked text layer in Photoshop

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July 31, 2020
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Hey all...trying to move a text layer and it won't move. I use the move tool but even though nothing is locked, it won't move. Any ideas?? Thx.

Correct answer Kevin Stohlmeyer

Make sure you are using the Move Tool not the hot key. The option for Auto Select will appear in the Options panel at the top left. That is where you need to change it first.

Vitoria Fantoni

Participant

The same has been happenning to me everytime I try to move text along another layer. It's not about auto-select, it's unchecked and both layers keep highlighted. It sucks because I have to align everything again because they just don't move together. If I deselect the text it works, no matter how many layers are still selected. It's just about the text.

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Community Expert

Hi @Vitoria Fantoni you're commenting on a 2 year old resolved thread with older software. If you are having a similar issue, please post a new thread with your details (PS version, OS, etc) so we can help accordingly.

zeke_smith

Inspiring

I have the same issue: selecting a text layer, when I click on the image with the move tool, the selected layer jumps to the top. I can move the text layer with the arrow keys.

I can't find anything that looks like 'auto select layers at the top left option'.

Kevin Stohlmeyer

Correct answer

Community Expert

Make sure you are using the Move Tool not the hot key. The option for Auto Select will appear in the Options panel at the top left. That is where you need to change it first.