HT203171: If your pointer is jumpy when you use a trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse
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May 31, 2013 7:55 AM in response to rodders888by jeremy_v,Hi rodders888,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities!
It sounds like "tap to click" may be enabled on your trackpad. See these article for more information:
Magic Trackpad: About the Tap to Click feature
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4331
OS X Mountain Lion: Change the way your trackpad works
http://support.apple.com/kb/PH10674
Tap to click: If you select this option, tapping the trackpad with one finger is the same as clicking.
Best,
Jeremy
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Jun 1, 2013 12:20 PM in response to jeremy_vby stylinchas,I have exactly the same problem, I unchecked all the Tap to Click and other possible settings in the Trackpad control panel long ago in an effort to fix this. Now, the only checked box is Natural Swipe Direction.
Like Rodders888, I leave the mouse onscreen and, without me touching the keyboard or trackpad, the trackpad will issue clicks that, if the cursor is over text, selects first one word and then the paragraph, and then deselects everything, exactly as would happen if you were repeatedly clicking.
I have also cleaned the surface, and removed and re-paired the trackpad with the computer, and all the other non-effective online solutions that are offered. It seems that we are not the first to experience this very frustrating problem. Now working with my old Bluetooth mouse with the plastic roller ball - a poor substitute for the trackpad.

