Are you struggling because when you move something, the entire layer moves? This is because the default settings of Krita are set this way. 

To move a selection in Krita, make a selection using the Selection tool, then use the Move tool to drag the selection around. 

For more detail, please continue reading. 

Move Tool

The move tool is a wonderful element that you can use to move an object, a layer, or parts of a layer. It can be found in the tools panel on the left side of your Krita window. 

It looks like four arrows intersecting as a cross; a shortcut for activating the move tool is to hit the T key on your keyboard. 

Move A Selection In Krita

Sometimes you may wish to move a specific part of your project, not the entire layer. To do so, making a selection first is important; try to be as precise as possible for your work to become more cohesive and proper. 

The steps given below will help you understand the process of moving a selection in Krita. 

1. Open up your document containing the project you are working on in Krita. 
2. Go to the tools panel on the left side of your window.
3. Choose the Selection tool. 
4. Click and drag the cursor across the object that you wish to move. 
5. When the selection is made, you will see a circle with a dotted line around it. 
6. Now, select the move tool or hit T. 
7. Click on your selection and drag it around to move it to your desired position. 
8. You can repeat this process multiple times until you have the perfect position for your selection. 

For a detailed guide on how to move and transform your selections in Krita, watch this helpful Youtube video: 

Move A Layer In Krita

In Krita, the default with the Move tool is to move the entire layer that an object is on. For example, if a square is on Layer 1 and a circle is on Layer 2, you can move all of Layer 2 if you move the circle. This occurs irrespective of which layer you are currently working on. 

This feature is very helpful as it allows you to move an entire layer without individually moving each object. The distance between the object and the ratio of the layer is kept consistent. 

To move a layer in Krita, follow the instructions below. 

1. Open up the document that you wish to be working on. 
2. Now go to the layers panel on the right side of your window. 
3. Click on the layer that you want to move and work with. 
4. Once the layer is selected, go to the tools panel. 
5. Here, choose the Move tool and drag the entire layer around to move it. 
6. Release your mouse when your layer is in your desired position. 

Move Multiple Layers In Krita

If you wish to move multiple layers in Krita, Krita has a feature designed just for you. This moves all the layers that are present in the project. 

To do so:

1. Open the document that you wish to work on. 
2. When your project is in front of you, select the Move tool from the tools panel on the left. 
3. Now, go to the layers panel on the right side of your screen. 
4. Look for the “Tool Options” button. 
5. A window will appear which shows you all the selection options. 
6. The three options shown here will be:
   1. Move current layer
   2. Move layer with content
   3. Move the whole group
7. Select “Move the whole group.” 
8. Now when you move and drag, all the layers in the layers panel will be moved. 

Move Selective Layers In Krita

If you wish to be more precise and move a few layers out of the many, you may have to add an extra step. 

Look at these instructions to achieve this. 

1. Open the document that you wish to work on. 
2. When you have your project in front of you, go to the layers panel on the right side of the screen. 
3. Map the layers that you do not wish to move. 
4. Once you know these layers, click the lock icon next to each. 
5. Now, go to the tools panel and select the Move tool. 
6. Go back to the layers panel and look for “Tool Options.” 
7. A window will appear which shows you all the selection options. 
8. The three options shown here will be:
   1. Move current layer
   2. Move layer with content
   3. Move the whole group
9. Select “Move the whole group.”
10. All the locked layers will not be moved when you drag around your cursor. 

Conclusion

No project is perfect, and little tweaks are important for refining it and getting your desired final product. Making smaller selections to move things in Krita is very helpful in achieving this adequately.