Align and move objects

X5 behavior: align 2 objects. Use arrow cursor to"move" aligned objects as a unit. X7 behavior: align 2 objects. Arrow cursor moves through other align choices in dialog box. I then have to "unselect" my 2 aligned objects, select them again before I can move the pair. Awkward! How can I get X7 to behave like X5 in this maneuver?