Why does my curser jump to paragraphs above where I am typing on my new MacBook Pro 16 inch?

[MacLover2011]

Many times when I am typing on my MacBook Pro 16 computer, the curser will jump above where I am typing. Does anyone know if I am inadvertaly pressing an unknown shortcut that makes it do that? Or might it be a glitch. Perhaps it's just human error on my part. I don't know. It's annoying, that I do know!

 

[MacInWin]

It is really easy to unwittingly tap the trackpad when typing, which then causes the cursor to move. Could that be it? Typing on a keyboard just above a trackpad requires a higher arch in the wrist. I put my MBP on small angled stand to get a bit more clearance, but still find myself touching the trackpad when I travel and don't have the stand with me.

 

[MacLover2011]

It is really easy to unwittingly tap the trackpad when typing, which then causes the cursor to move. Could that be it? Typing on a keyboard just above a trackpad requires a higher arch in the wrist. I put my MBP on small angled stand to get a bit more clearance, but still find myself touching the trackpad when I travel and don't have the stand with me.

That very well might be the issue. Does Apple sell a stand for the 2019 MacBook Pro 16 inch?

Edit: I just did a search and see a nice one from Apple!

 

[Raz0rEdge]

Of all the trackpads out there I've found the MBP trackpads to be very rarely susceptible to the errant typing issue since other trackpads allow for click with touch while the MBP's trackpad requires an actual physical click. So while the cursor might move around with your palm touching it, unless you are resting your palm on the trackpad, this isn't an issue.

If you do find yourself resting your inner palm on the trackpad, you have a few options, one is the stand and external keyboard, the other is to shift your resting point to the outer palms, which if you are positioning around the F and J with your pointer fingers should be just on the either side of the trackpad.

 

[chscag]

Or, disable the Trackpad. Of course that's a drastic solution but some of us (me) with lazy hands, it was the only way. I touch type and find myself hitting the Trackpad no matter what I do. No longer a problem with my iMac and Magic Trackpad 2.

 

[MacInWin]

If you adopt a typing techique closer to piano playing the trackpad doesn't get touched as much. In this technique, keep the wrists up, off the machine and curve the fingers more. It might be tiresome at first, but as the wrists get used to it, it's much easier. My piano lessons finally paid off!

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As for stands, there are a lot of them. Cooler Master makes some nice ones. Search on Amazon and you'll get hundreds of options.

 

[MacLover2011]

If you adopt a typing techique closer to piano playing the trackpad doesn't get touched as much. In this technique, keep the wrists up, off the machine and curve the fingers more. It might be tiresome at first, but as the wrists get used to it, it's much easier. My piano lessons finally paid off!

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As for stands, there are a lot of them. Cooler Master makes some nice ones. Search on Amazon and you'll get hundreds of options.

Sounds like a very good idea!

 

[pm-r]

Or, disable the Trackpad. Of course that's a drastic solution

How about this for an easier method?:
How To Disable MacBook Trackpad when using a Mouse
How To Disable MacBook Trackpad when using a Mouse

Or some of these:
mac how to disable the Trackpad - Google Search

Personally, I'd probably try covering trackpad with some metallized/metal foil duct tape. I would think they would work.




- Patrick
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[MacLover2011]

That's an option. Thanks for your reply.

How about this for an easier method?:
How To Disable MacBook Trackpad when using a Mouse
How To Disable MacBook Trackpad when using a Mouse

Or some of these:
mac how to disable the Trackpad - Google Search

Personally, I'd probably try covering trackpad with some metallized/metal foil duct tape. I would think they would work.




- Patrick
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