cursor randomly jumps while typing in Office and Gmail


  1. tinahaskenhoff
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    cursor randomly jumps while typing in Office and Gmail


    Whenever I am composing an email or typing an office document the cursor randomly jumps to a location and I have to backspace and move to correct location again. I did a clean install of home premium a couple of weeks ago and all else is good. I didn't use office or compose an email right , away so I am not sure if it started right away, or after I installed Office 2013...
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  3. dlc41
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    I know this may sound strange and simple but I spent a couple hours troubleshooting a clients laptop with the same issue. Turned out they were resting/tapping the touch pad with their thumb/palm when they were typing. If yours is a laptop, try turning off the touch pad while typing or changing the sensitivity.
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  4. Ztruker
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    Turn off Tap-to-click on the Touchpad. That should fix it.
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  6. tinahaskenhoff
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    Thanks for your replies... and yes, I am that dense lol
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