Windows 10: Ctrl greys out screen and highlights the mouse

Hey guysrecently I discovered while gaming that multiple ctrl inputs highlights a area around my mouse. Its not the normal small black circles that appears. I checkt that option under additional mouse options. This highlighter greys out my two monitors except a circle around my mouse. I think it came through a recent update but Im not sure. Maybe one of you knows how to disable it.- Windows 10 Pro- Version: 10.0.19044 Build 19044[moved from de-de]

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Issue Highlighting and copy Text selection with mouse

Hi DorothyKaltz,



Thank you for posting your concern on Microsoft Answer Community.



I recommend you to follow the below steps, and check if that helps.



Method: Highlighting and copy with mouse.

1. Click on the Windows logo
   
2. Go to Settings
   
3. Open the mouse & touchpad setting
   
4. Turn off Scroll inactive windows
   
5. Click on Advanced Mouse Options
   
6. Adjust double click speed – (turning this setting down will help)
   

We await your response.


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How to copy only the highlighted sections of a docment?

• Highlight the sections you want to copy.
• Press CTRL+C (the CTRL key and the C key, at the same time.)
• Move the mouse cursor to where you want to paste what you have copied, and click on an empty space.
• Press CTRL+V (the CTRL key and the V key, at the same time.)

 

Can't Highlight words or links.

Hello Mokhy,

Thank you for keeping us updated on this topic.

Please reply:

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  Are you not able to highlight the text or link by dragging the left click of the mouse?
  
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  Do you get options when you left click on the link or sentence?
  

I suggest you to drag over the sentence or link by holding the left button of the mouse and check if the issue is resolved. Right click on the mouse to show a list of options to do with the highlighted sentence or link.

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