Windows 10: Mouse is highlighting everything when I click

Discus and support Mouse is highlighting everything when I click in Windows 10 News to solve the problem; [ATTACH]Some users are complaining that their mouse cursor highlights everything when they click. According to them, this issue is not associated with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 News' started by WinClub, Dec 14, 2021.

  1. WinClub New Member

    Mouse is highlighting everything when I click


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    Some users are complaining that their mouse cursor highlights everything when they click. According to them, this issue is not associated with a particular application. When they work in Microsoft Word or in another similar application, their mouse cursor keeps selecting the text when they click. When they work in a web browser, their mouse […]

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    WinClub, Dec 14, 2021
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  2. Mithin_EJ Win User

    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.


    Regards,
     
    Mithin_EJ, Dec 14, 2021
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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, Dec 14, 2021
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  4. Mouse is highlighting everything when I click

    In Windows 10, is there a way to get rid of the blue semi-highlighting on files the mouse pointer is hovering over?

    Hi Bill,

    I suggest you to disable window by hovering over it with the mouse and check if it helps. To do so I suggest you to try the below given steps and check if it helps:

    • Press Windows key + X key and click on
      Control Panel.
    • Select or click Ease of Access.
    • Click or tap on Ease of Access Centre.
    • Click on Make the Mouse Easier to Use was uncheck
      Activate Window by hovering over it with the mouse.
    • Check if issue is resolved.

    Please get back to us with an update on this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you
     
    Karthicka_R, Dec 14, 2021
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