typing problem

fekret · fekret #1 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:22 PM

hey, while i type on my Macbook it decides to auto select everything i typed and then it erases it cause i keep typing.... and if i type with my hands off the track pad it does it anyways when i put my wrist beside the track pad. Does anyone know how to fix this? Or do i need to replace my trackpad?

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #2 (**permalink**)

12-28-2010, 02:46 PM

Check if you have "Tap to Click" enabled in System Preferences> Track pad.

suzyhok · suzyhok #3 (**permalink**)

12-29-2010, 11:46 AM

I have been having this same problem for as long as I've had this MacBook. It skips all over when I'm typing -- SOMETIMES, but not all the time. It's doing it now!!! Sometimes it highlights the text and then deletes it all (thank GOD for - edit, undo!) Sometimes it also skips around in the text. SO ANNOYING! I've tried changing the settings in Systems Preferences - tracking pad, but nothing works. HELP!
Turned CLICKING on... and checked "Ignore accidental trackpad input." Any other ideas. These don't work.
THanks so much!

DaFlake · DaFlake #4 (**permalink**)

12-29-2010, 11:58 AM

I also had this problem. It seems that the trackpad is very sensative even the the "ignore accidental input" turned on. So, I bought an external mouse and have the pad disabled when it is on, especially if I am creating a large word or pages document.

graybeard · graybeard #5 (**permalink**)

12-29-2010, 02:47 PM

I to have a problem with accidental jumping around while typing and am wondering how to turn off touch pad after installing a wireless mouse.

DaFlake · DaFlake #6 (**permalink**)

12-29-2010, 02:51 PM

I'm not on my mac right now but I would check under system prefs/trackpad

roflitskyle · roflitskyle #7 (**permalink**)

12-31-2010, 04:53 AM

Suzyhok, is tap to click on? (System Pref. Track pad)

roflitskyle #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	12-28-2010, 02:46 PM Check if you have "Tap to Click" enabled in System Preferences> Track pad. Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
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roflitskyle #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 23, 2010 Location: United States Posts: 541 Mac Specs: MacBook Unibody 13" 150 GB HDD	12-31-2010, 04:53 AM Suzyhok, is tap to click on? (System Pref. Track pad) Don't forget to use the Reputation system on the left. (Second button from the left) Put your GREY disks in your safety deposit box
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fekret #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2010 Posts: 1	12-28-2010, 02:22 PM hey, while i type on my Macbook it decides to auto select everything i typed and then it erases it cause i keep typing.... and if i type with my hands off the track pad it does it anyways when i put my wrist beside the track pad. Does anyone know how to fix this? Or do i need to replace my trackpad?
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DaFlake #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 02, 2008 Posts: 709	12-29-2010, 11:58 AM I also had this problem. It seems that the trackpad is very sensative even the the "ignore accidental input" turned on. So, I bought an external mouse and have the pad disabled when it is on, especially if I am creating a large word or pages document.
	QUOTE Thanks

graybeard #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 29, 2010 Posts: 1	12-29-2010, 02:47 PM I to have a problem with accidental jumping around while typing and am wondering how to turn off touch pad after installing a wireless mouse.
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DaFlake #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 02, 2008 Posts: 709	12-29-2010, 02:51 PM I'm not on my mac right now but I would check under system prefs/trackpad
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