Transform automatically turns on whenever I select a layer?

[Vivien Wu]

I have this very irritating problem that I can't find any answers for.

Whenever I select any layer to paint, it goes to free transform automatically and has a box around it. I sometimes have to hit "enter" to disable it before painting the layer. 

I'm using version 21.1.1 on a macOS Catalina 10.15.5.

Thanks in advance!

[Bojan Živković · Accepted solution]

Perhaps you have checked Show Transform Controls in the Options bar when Move tool is active? Can you post screenshot of Ps window with Layers panel also visible?

[Vivien Wu]

That was exactly it, I had no idea it was checked. Thank you so much!

[terrym54812878]

Thank you for this answer. I had the same problem and it was driving me crazy. I don't remember checking it either but perhaps accidentally clicked a shortcut or something. Thank you again!