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The copy function in Windows can be frustrating when a mouse pointer is overly sensitive or unreliable. Users may struggle to highlight specific words or strings of text, often selecting entire lines instead. This makes copying text difficult, requiring repeated attempts before the selection sticks. The issue can also lead to accidental text rearrangement, forcing frequent use of the undo command. Troubleshooting such pointer behavior is essential for reliable text selection and copying in Windows.
  1. TonyE

    Windows 7 Mousey, mousey . . . splat

    Mouse requires many tries and much persuading to highlight words or string of text, or not inadvertently do what I don't want done - don't want to rearrange text for instance. For instance, try to highlight a word within text. It may highlight whole line of text, of may not leave highlighting...
    • TonyE
    • Thread
    • accessibility copy function highlight mouse pointer sensitivity tech support text selection troubleshooting user experience
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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