On slides with a few dozen objects I often need to modify the position of an object A "behind" (below on the timeline) another object B that is locked. Unlocking the object B is not an option as the position cannot be moved at all.
The only way i know of selecting A is highlighting it in the timeline (can't draw a box around as there are many other objects that would be selected too).
But after being selected A cannot be moved unless "activated" by clicking on it on the stage. Which promptly deselect it.
The only work around I found is to right-click >Size position and use the sliders there, but this is tedious.
If I understand your issue correctly, what I do is click on the item on the timeline I want to move to select it. It will then have the outline of the object and usually the little white handles (white squares). If I hover my mouse over this it will change shape to the "move cursor" (4 arrows pointing outwards from center). Once I see this I can right-click the object, grab it and move it. Alternatively, I can left-click the object and use my arrows to nudge it as needed.
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If I understand your issue correctly, what I do is click on the item on the timeline I want to move to select it. It will then have the outline of the object and usually the little white handles (white squares). If I hover my mouse over this it will change shape to the "move cursor" (4 arrows pointing outwards from center). Once I see this I can right-click the object, grab it and move it. Alternatively, I can left-click the object and use my arrows to nudge it as needed.
oh good trick about right-clicking ! thanks will try that! Thanks
Or, you can unlock the upper object and make it invisible.
That won't work in my case as i need to align the lower object to the top, locked object.
Try selecting the bottom object on the timeline, then holding CRTL and selecting the top object. With them both selected, use the alignment menu.
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