Windows 10: Highlight a phrase or word

Discus and support Highlight a phrase or word in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; When I try to highlight with my mouse the area highlighted does not stay highlighted. I'm sure that there is a setting for my mouse that would fix... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Scott D., Apr 8, 2020.

  1. Scott D. Win User

    Highlight a phrase or word


    When I try to highlight with my mouse the area highlighted does not stay highlighted. I'm sure that there is a setting for my mouse that would fix this, but have been unable to find out how.

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    Scott D., Apr 8, 2020
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  2. Highlighting words

    I am having trouble with my mouse I guess. I cannot highlight words or sentences to copy or delete. I begin highlighting and then what I highlighted is no longer highlighted. Or a couple words are highlighted and then the next words are skipped and
    other words are highlighted. It is very frustrating. As I said I cannot do a cut and paste because I have nothing to paste. My attempt to highlight words disappears. What is going on?
     
    catchow999, Apr 8, 2020
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  3. Can't Highlight words or links.

    Hello Mokhy,

    Thank you for keeping us updated on this topic.

    Please reply:


    • Are you not able to highlight the text or link by dragging the left click of the mouse?

    • 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.

    Write back to us with the status of the issue for further assistance on the query. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Apr 8, 2020
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  4. Geggsie Win User

    Highlight a phrase or word

    Editing text instead of highlighting a word.

    How do I edit text? If I try to move the curser to the middle of a word it just highlights the word?

    On my old phone I could precisely choose where to put the curser and change letters on any word I've typed, on the windows phone if I click anywhere on the word it just gets highlighted and I cant edit it other than deleting or choosing a suggested word.

    Its pretty annoying that the phone does not allow me to edit as I go along.

    Any ideas/
     
    Geggsie, Apr 8, 2020
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