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December 19, 2020
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photoshop bug. can't move layer.

  • December 19, 2020
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psd 21.2.4

Trying to move a layer using the move tool.

I click on the layer, as soon as I move, it switches to a different layer, and moves that.

I've been using psd for a while, so this isn't a beginner's mistake.

Another problem just occurred.  I just went back to the file.  Suddenly, for no reason, it filled my

entire screen.  I had to quit out.  That could be some gadget I haven't used & am ignorant of how

to get it back to normal, but am in a crunch, and don't have time to hunt around.

What is most annoying is how slick and commercial this application has become.

I m constantly assaulted by advertising schlock, when I only want to work in the program.

I never wanted to upgrade to this garbage.  I was forced because the old psd couldn't work

under the new mac upgrade.  Lesson learned.  never upgrade anything if you are comfortable

with your present workflowl.

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Correct answer Chuck Uebele

Yea, it sounds like you have auto select turned on for the move tool. Uncheck it. It's on the left in the options bar, under the main menu.

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Chuck Uebele
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Chuck UebeleCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 19, 2020

Yea, it sounds like you have auto select turned on for the move tool. Uncheck it. It's on the left in the options bar, under the main menu.

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
December 19, 2020

I wonder what »it filled my entire screen« is about, though; might be Full Screen Mode or a GPU issue or …

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
December 19, 2020

»Suddenly, for no reason, it filled my entire screen.«

Again: Please post screenshots. 

 

What have you done for general trouble-shooting so far? 

Does turning off »Use Graphics Processor« in the Performance Preferences (Photoshop > Preferences > Performance > Graphic Processor Settings) and restarting Photoshop have any bearing on the issue? 

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

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
December 19, 2020

»I've been using psd for a while, so this isn't a beginner's mistake.«

And what are the Move Tool’s settings (like »Auto-select«)? 

Could you please post screenshots with the pertinent Panels (Toolbar, Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible? 

Known Participant
December 20, 2020

I believe you are right,  it is the move tools setting.

I'll be happy to post stuff when I'm off this tight deadline!

Rocio_Lopez-Bretzlaff
Known Participant
February 15, 2021

I have the same problem. So I am replying on the hope that when you can post with captures, I can find how to change those settings.Thanks for the advice.

Rocio

Rocío López-Bretzlaff