Windows 10: can you highlight text using only a trackpad? I have no arrow keys. This is my first laptop.

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  1. MLEONE2010
    MLeone2010 Win User

    can you highlight text using only a trackpad? I have no arrow keys. This is my first laptop.


    I can't seem to find anyone who can tell me how to highlight text using only a track pad. I've seen articles explaining how to do it with shift and arrow keys but since that's not an option for me I need more help.

    :)
     
    MLeone2010, May 21, 2023
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  2. 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 21, 2023
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  3. 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 21, 2023
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  4. MOLLY E
    Molly E Win User

    can you highlight text using only a trackpad? I have no arrow keys. This is my first laptop.

    Arrow Keys automatically highlighting text

    While I was editing an email earlier I accidentally hit shift and an arrow key at the same time. Now, the arrow keys automatically highlight text without me pressing the shift key at all. I've tried turning off Num Lock but this doesn't work either. How
    can I turn this off?
     
    Molly E, May 21, 2023
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can you highlight text using only a trackpad? I have no arrow keys. This is my first laptop.

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