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drag images doesn't follow the mouse path
Hello,
Until yesterday, it was always easy for me to move images in Word. I could just click and drag, and the image would follow the path I was making with my mouse. However, since today this doesn't work anymore. I can still click and drag, but the images won't follow my mouse. This makes it really difficult to choose the correct position for my images. It is strange because if I group an image and a caption and then move the image in the group, it does follow my mouse. I suspect it has something to do with the anchor position, but I don't know how to switch this off.
Word version = Version 2404 Build 16.0.17531.20140)
How can I solve this issue?
Thanks in advance.
How can I solve this isse?
Thanks in advance.
- Has anybody found a solution? It happens to me also and it is super annoying.
For me, images don't move with the cursor, but they move to the final position of the cursor when I let go of the left mouse button. Which is rubbish because you can't position objects precisely.
Needless to say, it doesn't happen all the time 🙄.
Try holding the Alt key as you drag & drop an object. This overrides any document grid settings in the document.
I've got the exact same issue. From what I've worked out it might have some conflict with view settings. If I zoom out it works fine, zoom in and it doesn't follow the mouse (on multi page view).
If I work out an exact fix I'll let you know.
The image may snap to the document grid. Try holding the Alt key and see if you can then drag & drop more freely.
I've tried all six of the options however it simply doesn't seem to follow to path of the mouse.
I noticed that when I paste a image from google it does seem to work, but when I copy a image that is already in word or when I use smart-art it doesn't
- I've tried every layout option but the images still won't follow when dragging
