Typing Issues (Jumping cursor...moves my text to another line while typing)

Anonymous
2010-04-28T18:32:44+00:00

Someone please help with this Issue!!!  Everytime I type my cursor jumps around and I have to keep going back and deleting and retyping.  Please help

I have a sony VAIO and this problem is driving me crazy

Windows for home | Other | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2010-04-28T19:08:21+00:00

Hi Tim,

Are you using a laptop by chance?  If so, you can resolve this issue by taking a look at your touchpad options.  If you're using Windows 7, click the Start button, type Mouse in the search field, and click Enter.  There should be an option to change the Device Settings for the TouchPad.  On many models, Synaptics is the maker of the TouchPad and has a Tab of its own in the Mouse properties.  If you don't see these settings, you'll need to install the drivers from your manufacturers website. 

For Dell machines, you can go to support.dell.com.  Select your model and you'll find the driver under Input Device Drivers.  For Compaq/HP machines, go to support.hp.com, select your model and find Keyboard, Mouse and Input devices.

I like to disable the Tap option and raise the PalmCheck sensitivity option.   These are the first options I always change when I get a new laptop; otherwise I have the very same problem. 

Hope this helps,

Barbara

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-07-15T19:39:36+00:00

    The same thing happens with me, and I DO NOT touch the touchpad while typing.  I have sensitivity fairly low, and Tap is turned off.   Getting an external keyboard & mouse defeats the purpose of a laptop and is a ridiculous suggestion.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-06-23T18:55:56+00:00

    I just downloaded this program.  I didn't have to do anything after that, is that correct?  I see that the application is listed in the task manager on the processes tab, so I assume it is working!  Thanks for the help.  I look forward to nonfrustating typing in the future!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-06-20T09:59:26+00:00

    Download a program called "touch freeze" this disables the touchpad momentarily when you're typing. It's solved my issues completely.

    Your AV will probably mark it up as a key logger but just accept it. If you have any real issues with it then you'll have to find another way to solve the problem.

    Adam

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-06-20T09:39:50+00:00

    Hi Jim,

    I'm using an Asus laptop with Windows Home 7.  I can't find a touch pad option in my mouse settings - I'm using a radio controlled mouse - perhaps I have to disconnect the usb device.  I notice that I do lean a bit on the touch pad when I'm typing.  However, I had to take my laptop with me the other day and I left the mouse behind, but then couldn't make the touch pad work at all, so why would leaning on it make a difference?  Also I can't find the Static tray icon in Device settings.  However I've taken your advice and turned off all the check marks in pointer options in the mouse settings.  I am a touch typist so I can look at the screen as I type, but when every other word gets misplaced, it's very time consuming!

    Christine Priestley

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