How to select and move one of the shapes in Preview
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An oval shape has been added to an image in Preview.app by using Mebu bar command Tools → Annotate → Oval:
I have no means to move this oval: trying to do so only results in getting handles to resize or re-proportion it:
What is the magic way to select the shape? I also did not find any obvious select tool on the toolbar.
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An oval shape has been added to an image in Preview.app by using Mebu bar command Tools → Annotate → Oval:
I have no means to move this oval: trying to do so only results in getting handles to resize or re-proportion it:
What is the magic way to select the shape? I also did not find any obvious select tool on the toolbar.
preview
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
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do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago
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up vote
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favorite
An oval shape has been added to an image in Preview.app by using Mebu bar command Tools → Annotate → Oval:
I have no means to move this oval: trying to do so only results in getting handles to resize or re-proportion it:
What is the magic way to select the shape? I also did not find any obvious select tool on the toolbar.
preview
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
An oval shape has been added to an image in Preview.app by using Mebu bar command Tools → Annotate → Oval:
I have no means to move this oval: trying to do so only results in getting handles to resize or re-proportion it:
What is the magic way to select the shape? I also did not find any obvious select tool on the toolbar.
preview
preview
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
edited 44 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
13.9k43771
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
asked 59 mins ago
javadba
1,16751634
1,16751634
do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago
add a comment |
do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago
do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago
do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago
add a comment |
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If you are talking about using Preview..
Do not select the shape it self.
Click anywhere next to it to un-select.
Now go back and "hover" over the shape till a hand shows instead arrow cursor.
Click and HOLD (hand animates that) and move it while holding.
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
add a comment |
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Use the keyboard shortcut Command + I to show the Inspector. It will list all the shapes added in the current editing session.
Click on the desired shape in the Inspector. This will also select the shape.
Now use the arrow keys to move the selected shape, Up ↑, Down ↓, Left ← or Right →.
Press and hold Shift key along with the arrow key to move the shape with faster speed.
Alternatively, once the shape is selected (either by clicking on it or via Inspector), you can also hover the mouse pointer over it until the cursor turns into a white glove. Thereafter, you can click and drag to move the shape freely.
answered 45 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
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If you are talking about using Preview..
Do not select the shape it self.
Click anywhere next to it to un-select.
Now go back and "hover" over the shape till a hand shows instead arrow cursor.
Click and HOLD (hand animates that) and move it while holding.
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
If you are talking about using Preview..
Do not select the shape it self.
Click anywhere next to it to un-select.
Now go back and "hover" over the shape till a hand shows instead arrow cursor.
Click and HOLD (hand animates that) and move it while holding.
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
If you are talking about using Preview..
Do not select the shape it self.
Click anywhere next to it to un-select.
Now go back and "hover" over the shape till a hand shows instead arrow cursor.
Click and HOLD (hand animates that) and move it while holding.
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
If you are talking about using Preview..
Do not select the shape it self.
Click anywhere next to it to un-select.
Now go back and "hover" over the shape till a hand shows instead arrow cursor.
Click and HOLD (hand animates that) and move it while holding.
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
edited 12 mins ago
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
answered 44 mins ago
Buscar웃
36.3k540114
36.3k540114
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
add a comment |
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
thx! is it just me or is this behavior different than most any other app on mac?
– javadba
27 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
I think you are right with that observation.
– Buscar웃
13 mins ago
add a comment |
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1
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Use the keyboard shortcut Command + I to show the Inspector. It will list all the shapes added in the current editing session.
Click on the desired shape in the Inspector. This will also select the shape.
Now use the arrow keys to move the selected shape, Up ↑, Down ↓, Left ← or Right →.
Press and hold Shift key along with the arrow key to move the shape with faster speed.
Alternatively, once the shape is selected (either by clicking on it or via Inspector), you can also hover the mouse pointer over it until the cursor turns into a white glove. Thereafter, you can click and drag to move the shape freely.
answered 45 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
Use the keyboard shortcut Command + I to show the Inspector. It will list all the shapes added in the current editing session.
Click on the desired shape in the Inspector. This will also select the shape.
Now use the arrow keys to move the selected shape, Up ↑, Down ↓, Left ← or Right →.
Press and hold Shift key along with the arrow key to move the shape with faster speed.
Alternatively, once the shape is selected (either by clicking on it or via Inspector), you can also hover the mouse pointer over it until the cursor turns into a white glove. Thereafter, you can click and drag to move the shape freely.
answered 45 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
add a comment |
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1
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up vote
1
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Use the keyboard shortcut Command + I to show the Inspector. It will list all the shapes added in the current editing session.
Click on the desired shape in the Inspector. This will also select the shape.
Now use the arrow keys to move the selected shape, Up ↑, Down ↓, Left ← or Right →.
Press and hold Shift key along with the arrow key to move the shape with faster speed.
Alternatively, once the shape is selected (either by clicking on it or via Inspector), you can also hover the mouse pointer over it until the cursor turns into a white glove. Thereafter, you can click and drag to move the shape freely.
answered 45 mins ago
Nimesh Neema
13.9k43771
Use the keyboard shortcut Command + I to show the Inspector. It will list all the shapes added in the current editing session.
Click on the desired shape in the Inspector. This will also select the shape.
Now use the arrow keys to move the selected shape, Up ↑, Down ↓, Left ← or Right →.
Press and hold Shift key along with the arrow key to move the shape with faster speed.
Alternatively, once the shape is selected (either by clicking on it or via Inspector), you can also hover the mouse pointer over it until the cursor turns into a white glove. Thereafter, you can click and drag to move the shape freely.
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do not select the shape it self. Hover over it till a hand shows, now click and hold and move
– Buscar웃
51 mins ago