Cursor jumps randomly in Word

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  It was suggested that this may have something to do with the sensitivity of the touchpad; However, reduce its sensitivity had no effect. It is a very annoying problem and would be grateful for any advice.

  Thank you.

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  I think you touch the keyboard as you type so you must disable the touchpad tapping function. This can be done in the options of the touchpad driver.

  Here's a similar thread with some screenshots how adjust/disable tapping:
  http://forums.computers.Toshiba-Europe.com/forums/thread.jspa?threadID=59356

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  Hi @WWolfe01,

  Thank you for your response.

  10 Windows computer laptop when I go into Control Panel, click the mouse, and the first screen has the option to disable the touchpad as accessible button that you can click.  Click it and then click OK.  You will need your external mouse to reactivate before unplugging everything.

  For re - turn back to the same screen and click Activate.

  Good luck!

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  Type the text in a word processor or an e-mail message, the cursor jumps randomly.  I know there's a relatively simple fix, but I don't know how to do it.

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  ·         You have the latest drivers for your computer?

  ·         Is it a laptop or a desktop computer?

  We will check if the following is useful.

  
  Method 1: log on to computer manufacturer's website and update the latest chipset drivers and other updates of device driver, including Mouse/touchpad drivers.

  
  Method 2: you can run the Microsoft Safety Scanner for checkfor infection by the virus. Check out the following link.

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  Arnie palmer,
  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  I will include links to articles that show you every possible shortcut keys that you might be inadvertently hit to create this behavior.  If none of these prove to be the problem, you can consult the web site of the manufacturer of your laptop because they sometimes proprietary software installed on portable computers that is separate from the operating system.

  Shortcuts - keyboard this is a very comprehensive list
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/2503b91d-D780-4c80-8f08-2f48878dc5661033.mspx#EDC

  Facilitate the use of the keyboard
  http://windowshelp.Microsoft.com/Windows/en-us/help/0e143ef9-10C6-44b5-89fb-a78c0f726afd1033.mspx

  Change the settings of the mouse
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  New laptop yesterday. When you type, the cursor jumps back and letters are placed in the words entered previously?

  original title: keyboard probkem

  wendyjjll,
  Thank you for visiting the Microsoft Answers community forum.

  Most likely, the problem is due to the sensitivity of your touchpad.  Whenever you type, your thumb probably affects the touchpad with the cursor to another location where you type.  You can set the sensitivity of your touchpad, or turn off the tapping by going into settings start, Control Panel, mouse and keyboard.  If it is not under that, the manufacturer of the laptop most likely installed custom software to control the touchpad.  Let us know what kind of cell phone, brand and model, and we will be able to help you.

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  When entering text, the cursor jumps, causing the text segment to be often lost or misplaced.  Occurs during the preparation of Word file, but also in E-mail mode

  Laptop with a touchscreen, by chance?  Easy to do on a laptop as if tapping is enabled on the touchpad; your hands can easiy brush the touchpad causing the cursor to move and position of entry to change.

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  You can change the keyboard shortcuts...

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  Publish again which was accidentally sent a private message.

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  That the Forums are with you!  It's a good place to find the help you need, other users, HP experts and other support staff.  I understand that you are looking for help with disable sensitivity to touch.  I'm happy to give you a helping hand with this.

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