Windows 10: Arrow keys started selecting text

Discus and support Arrow keys started selecting text in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; Seems that accidentally I have hit some key which has caused arrow keys and 'end' key to highlight (select) text. Never had this previously. I'm aware... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Plop_511, May 24, 2019.

  1. PLOP_511
    Plop_511 Win User

    Arrow keys started selecting text


    Seems that accidentally I have hit some key which has caused arrow keys and 'end' key to highlight (select) text. Never had this previously. I'm aware of the num lock key to toggle this feature, but then I am unable to use the number keypad.

    Any ideas please?

    :)
     
    Plop_511, May 24, 2019
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  2. PAULWILLGILL
    Paulwillgill Win User

    Arrow keys started highlighting text

    Seems that accidentally I have hit some key which has caused arrow keys and 'end' key to highlight ( select ) text. Never had this previously.

    Any ideas please?
     
    Paulwillgill, May 24, 2019
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  3. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User
    Arrow keys started highlighting text

    You need to turn off NumLock to stop this behaviour . . .

    Normal behavior for a keyboard is arrow keys move cursor on text, if the Shift key is pressed using arrow keys text is highlighted, the Numlock Key simulates the Shift key being pressed!

    I Hope this Helps!
     
    DaveM121, May 24, 2019
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  4. HYBRID_THEORY
    Hybrid_theory Win User

    Arrow keys started selecting text

    down arrow key stopped working

    My razor lycosa down arrow key decided to not respond at some point today. The other ones work and so does the numpad arrow if i turn off the numlock. Sounds like its just broken and im screwed, but any suggestions?
     
    Hybrid_theory, May 24, 2019
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