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mwbonesteel1@mmm.com
New Participant
May 22, 2018
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Layer doesn't move or snaps back using move tool

  • May 22, 2018
  • 25 replies
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When I try to move a layer in my psd file with the move tool it moves a bit but then snaps back to the original place or close to it. The layer will move using the arrow keys just fine, just not with the move tool.

    Correct answer ikelleigh

    An update on our issue, Forcepoint was recently updated to 8.5.2854 and the issue has been fixed. This also includes an issue regarding copying/pasting layer groups which would crash Photoshop previous to this Forcepoint update. Hope this helps!

    -Ian

    25 replies

    Community Expert
    May 31, 2018

    How far are you trying to move it?  I know sometimes when I'm moving something,  sometimes, if I move the cursor off to the side too far or over the to the sidebar, it'll bounce back. 

    Participating Frequently
    May 31, 2018

    It started happening midway through working on a photo, so I thought I may have accidentally hit a shortcut key. So I reset all tools and preferences. Since it happened I have updated my PS to the latest version and still happens.

    I use an external wireless mouse, I've tried a different mouse and also tried the trackpad. Happens on all of them and only when working in Photoshop, no other programs.

    Here is a screenshot of my setup too, like I said everything has been reset so I can't see any problems.

    Thanks for any help!

    PECourtejoie
    Community Expert
    May 31, 2018

    Hello, what is particular in your setup?

    Are you woking with a graphic tablet?

    Is the stylus laying on or close to the tablet, and you are using the mouse?

    Do you have such problem entering text, or in any other application?

    Meyboom, did you try to update to a recent version of Photoshop?

    Participating Frequently
    May 31, 2018

    I'm having the same issue with Photoshop CC 2015. Have reset all tools and updated Photoshop, still having the same problem. Any solutions? I can't do my work until I get this fixed, I work with layers a lot and at the moment they just snap back to the original position (it's not the snap feature either, have checked that).

    mglush
    Community Expert
    May 31, 2018

    Hi!

    Have you changed anything between now and the last time it worked? Updated anything? Added anything? And, if you could

    post a screenshot of your open Photoshop window so we can see what you are looking at, that would be great.

    Michelle

    Mohit Goyal
    Community Manager
    Community Manager
    May 22, 2018

    Hi mwbonesteel,

    We're really sorry for all the trouble. Could you please let us know the exact version of Photoshop you are using now? Open Creative Cloud desktop app and check if there are any pending updates for Photoshop.

    Regards,

    Mohit

    mwbonesteel1@mmm.com
    New Participant
    May 22, 2018

    Version is 19.1.4. Seems to be the most current version.

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    May 23, 2018

    What have you done for trouble-shooting so far?

    Restoring Preferences after making sure all customized presets like Actions, Patterns, Brushes etc. have been saved might be a good starting point:

    https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/basic-trouble-shooting-steps.html