"Selection" automatically jumping to "move" when clicking on an object and move action isn't retained
Adobe Illustrator Version: 27.7
Operating System: Mac OS Ventura 13.4.1
Regardless of the file I'm working in, when I use my selection tool to select an object, upon moving my cursor the object starts moving like I'm clicking and dragging it (this is after tapping once on the object and letting go on the track pad). Then, when I move the object and click on the trackpad again, the object moves back to its original position and Illustrator makes an error alert noise.
I have uninstalled Illustrator a few times, downloaded older versions from CC, and restarted my machine numerous times. Being unable to successfully move a basic object has basically made this program unusable for me, so any quick help would be greatly appreciated!
Daniel Sutton
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It seems like it’s an issue with the trackpad specifically. The OS (or Ai itself) does not register a 'mouse up' event when you lift the finger and believes you still hold it down.
When did it start happening for you? Did you upgrade recently, or is it the first time you run Ai on this specific device?
Have you tried to use an external mouse? Does it behave the same way?
