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May I utilize the hand tool by using the space bar in 23.5.1, please?

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September 21, 2022
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Big mistake taking that away. Now I notice it's gone with InDesign as well.

Pantone didn't own that feature, did they? That would explain a lot!

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Correct answer jane-e

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The Spacebar is working for me on macOS. Sometimes another application takes over the shortcuts — it could even be a browser. See which applications you have in StartUp

Also, try starting up in Safe Mode:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Here's one thread that found the culprit was Webroot:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/keyboard-commands-stopped-working-spacebar-and-hand-tool-don-t-work/td-p/10892219

Jane

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Correct answer

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@chrisw90863506

The Spacebar is working for me on macOS. Sometimes another application takes over the shortcuts — it could even be a browser. See which applications you have in StartUp

Also, try starting up in Safe Mode:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201262

Here's one thread that found the culprit was Webroot:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/photoshop-ecosystem-discussions/keyboard-commands-stopped-working-spacebar-and-hand-tool-don-t-work/td-p/10892219

Jane

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Applause for you, Jane! Thank YOU for giving me a "hand". Happy Friday!

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You're welcome, @chrisw90863506 , (and I love your pun!)

Jane

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23.5.1/MacOS 10.15.7 here. Spacebar works as it should.

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Hi, your computer might have a problem, especially as you have the problem also in ID.

I'm moving this discussion out of the bugs section.

Usually, a third party program steals the spacebar, I suggest to search for similar discussions in the forum.

Chrome has been a culprit for a while, I suggest to start other programs one by one until you have the issue.