Pointer problem

I want to change the alignment on a map, when my pointer hovers over the map area it is no longer a pointer but a t with arrows on each in that moves the map around. How do I get back to a pointer??

It sounds like you are talking about the Pan Tool. If you look at the toolbox, the top square will look like the outline of a hand if you are on the Pan Tool. If you click that box, you will be presented with a menu allowing you to select the Select Tool, and the box will change to an image of an arrow. You can also press Ctrl-S (Windows) or Cmd-S (Mac) to switch to it. (Or just 's' if you have advanced keyboard shortcuts on.) Toolbox help Keyboard Shortcuts Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts Hope that helps!