My Move Tool Will Not Resize My Image Once I Place It.

[shannonc98030198]

My move tool will not let me resize my image once I place it. I have the resize box when I 1st input the picture but as soon as I place it the box is gone and I cant get it back. This is a new computer I just got. HP EliteX2 Tablet with keyboard.  Looking for help

[Derek Cross]

Reset your preferences – found under the General tab in Photoshop Preferences

[c.pfaffenbichler · Accepted solution]

Did you previously have the Move Tool set to »Show Transform Controls« (in the Options Bar)?

[c.pfaffenbichler]

Also you could invoke a Transformation via ctrl-T or Edit > Free Transform.

[Ada27673519lebi]

THANK YOU DISTINGUISH GENTELMAN, I WAS ABOUT TO GO NUTS LOL

[Nancy OShea]

This could be caused by a few things.  See screenshot.

• In your Layers Panel, is the placed image your active layer?
• Is Show Transform Controls enabled.
• Is the Move Tool selected?

[TAM Aka Crow]

Thank you, Nancy.

[melissapiccone]

This is normal behavior. you need to free transform - cod/control + t.

[ray_2113]

I'm having the same problem. I am unable to  resize or scale a layer after placing the embedded file. All I can do is drag the whole image around the screen? Any suggestions

[Sameer K]

Hey, @ray_2113. Welcome to the Photoshop Community. You've commented on an ancient thread. Please feel free to start a new conversation. 

For now, select the Move Tool (V) > check the box for 'Show Transform Controls' in the toolbar. 

Thanks!
Sameer K
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