Hand tool/space bar snafu...

I found several threads about this that go back to 2009..........I never had the problem until now, with  InDesign CSS.  the shortcut in INDD that toggles between the space bar and the hand tool, AND the option>drag duplication function are both not  working........intermittantly they don't work in PS CSS either......
I've done all lthe stuff the threads suggested:  trashed prefs, permissions, closed FF and Chrome, restart, etc.........I'm using a Mac, with OS 10.9, and CSS apps.....
anyone know more about this? I'd be mostg grateful......
I used CSS for a few months before it started, so I 'm sure it's some conflict, but I havent' installed anyting new ...........oh wait, I've using TuneUpMyMac......so ironic if tat's it.........
anyone ?
todd

The way to test if there is a conflict with another application, or system corruption is to create a new user. In the new user install no startup application, and open InDesign first.
I'm assuming that you mean InDesign CC. There is no such thing as InDesign CSS.

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