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For the life of me, I can't find how to disable that little rectangle with arrows on either end that keeps popping up to help me! Can't even figure out what to call it except Satan.
I don't know if it is associated with that critter, but I can move my mouse and find all my text shrinks or expands and I seldom figure out how to stop it.
Sorry if I've posted to the wrong place, as I said I don't even know what that blasted thing is!
I don't know if it is associated with that critter, but I can move my mouse and find all my text shrinks or expands and I seldom figure out how to stop it.
Sorry if I've posted to the wrong place, as I said I don't even know what that blasted thing is!
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It sounds like you're referring to the "Scroll Lock" feature on your keyboard that might be causing this behavior. When Scroll Lock is activated, it can lead to unexpected results like changing the size of text or affecting scrolling behavior. To disable the Scroll Lock feature, you can try the following methods: 1. Using the Scroll Lock Key: - Many keyboards have a dedicated Scroll Lock key. Pressing this key should toggle the Scroll Lock feature on and off. Look for a key labeled "ScrLk," "Scrl Lock," or something similar on your keyboard. 2. Using On-Screen Keyboard: - If your physical keyboard doesn't have a Scroll Lock key, you can try using the On-Screen Keyboard to turn it off. You can open the On-Screen Keyboard by...
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It sounds like you're referring to the "Scroll Lock" feature on your keyboard that might be causing this behavior. When Scroll Lock is activated, it can lead to unexpected results like changing the size of text or affecting scrolling behavior. To disable the Scroll Lock feature, you can try the following methods: 1. Using the Scroll Lock Key: - Many keyboards have a dedicated Scroll Lock key. Pressing this key should toggle the Scroll Lock feature on and off. Look for a key labeled "ScrLk," "Scrl Lock," or something similar on your keyboard. 2. Using On-Screen Keyboard: - If your physical keyboard doesn't have a Scroll Lock key, you can try using the On-Screen Keyboard to turn it off. You can open the On-Screen Keyboard by searching for it in the Start menu. 3. Through Software Settings: - Some applications or software might have specific settings related to Scroll Lock. Check the settings of the program where you're experiencing these issues to see if there's an option to disable Scroll Lock. 4. Registry Editor (Advanced): - If the above methods don't work, you can try modifying the registry settings to disable Scroll Lock. However, this method is more advanced and should be approached with caution. Try one of these methods to see if it resolves the issue with the text size changing unexpectedly. If you're still facing difficulties, feel free to provide more details, and we can explore other solutions together!
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