Selection Tool Suddenly Creates White Border

Am I nuts. I normally use the Selection Tool to move objects (layers) around. Suddenly, When I left click on an object and start to move it, all I get is a white rectangle with diagonal crosshairs. Now I have to move that rectangle to the destination and then the object appears in that location. I could swear I used to see the object moving with the cursor. What did I do?

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Mylenium

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