must click twice to focus on an application

This problem is rather difficult to describe, and I do not know the correct jargon, so I had to hurt looking for another thread that can ask the same question.

Situation: I have two applications (this happens with any combination of applications), let's say TextEdit and calculator. The 'focus' is on the calculator. I can type in numbers from the keyboard, or click with the mouse on the calculator figures so he computes. No problem. But, if I want to then bring 'focus' to the TextEdit window - where if I type something - when I move the mouse anywhere on the window in TextEdit and click, it does not update to TextEdit and it remains greyed out. the focus remains on calculator.

In order to get to restore the focus to TextEdit so I can type, I have to click twice on the app. However, I can't double-click on it or it will minimize the window. I have to click once, wait a few seconds, so it won't register as a doubclick and then click New. It of incredibly frustrating, slows down my work flow and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change it. Happened for quite awhile, and I think changed after I downloaded some sort of new update, which one I don't remember unfortunately.

Again, this happens with both applications. I am aware to be able to use the command + tab to switch between apps and I use it often, but sometimes using my mouse to organize windows or any other action is necessary.

Any help would be much appreciated!

Thank you!

This would be me a lot.

It is a test to identify the problem. Create a new account.  See if the problem persists.

Move the finder to the desktop preferences.

http://osxdaily.com/2014/12/16/show-user-library-folder-OS-x-Yosemite/

Create new account

Blue Apple > System Preferences

clicks on the icon accounts

Click the icon representing a lock if it is locked.

Enter the password to logon

Click on + icon (left side of the screen just above the lock icon)

After you have created a new account, you must log out of your current account.

Blue Apple > sign out name current number......

Sign in to the new account. see if problem goes away.

If she disappeared, some files preferably I messed up on your account. Rename the appropriate preference. You must understand the name.   These are .plist files.  Look for these files in the Preferences folder that is located in your library folder [more formally ~/Library/Preferences].  ... restart.

Post back for assistance.

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