allan299
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Q: Is left shift key + control key a shortcut to deletion?

Touch-typing and all of a sudden a whole paragraph or half a sentence is deleted and the cursor can wind up in the To: or Subj: line!  I can only think that my pinky finger is touching the control or fn key slightly at the same time as the shift key. (Hopefully it is nothing worse as far as the computer's operation is concerned.)  Is the left shift key + the control key, or the shift key+fn some kind of shortcut for deletion and the cursor jumping to a different place on the page or into the address area? Or what actually might cause this to happen, often now.  Do I just need to control 'fat fingers' and curl my fingers more precisely or does this description indicate something more serious for this MacBook Air (10.10.5) ?  It hasn't happened before now.  Thank you for any attention you might give to this concern.

OS X Yosemite (10.10.5)

Posted on Apr 16, 2016 7:48 AM

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If your pointer is jumpy when you use a trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse - Apple Support

Posted on Apr 17, 2016 6:11 AM

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Q: Is left shift key + control key a shortcut to deletion?

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  • by ManSinha,

    ManSinha ManSinha Apr 16, 2016 7:35 PM in response to allan299
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    Apr 16, 2016 7:35 PM in response to allan299

    Just tried it out - did not do anything - tried on Pages and Word

    The keyboard shortcut for delete as you know, is Cmd+Delete

  • by allan299,

    allan299 allan299 Apr 17, 2016 4:08 AM in response to ManSinha
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    Apr 17, 2016 4:08 AM in response to ManSinha

    Thank you for trying it out.  I have been told that a 'jumping cursor' on a laptop can be caused by a battery that is swelling and interfering with the trackpad -what do you think of this idea?   I guess i'll experiment and see if the jumping cursor happens only when on battery.

  • by kaz-k,Apple recommended

    kaz-k kaz-k Apr 17, 2016 6:11 AM in response to allan299
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    Apr 17, 2016 6:11 AM in response to allan299

    If your pointer is jumpy when you use a trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse - Apple Support

  • by allan299,

    allan299 allan299 Apr 17, 2016 6:24 AM in response to kaz-k
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    Apr 17, 2016 6:24 AM in response to kaz-k

    I found that putting 'jumping cursor' into the search brought up helpful responses including some

    links to Apple tutorials whose suggestions seem to be helping.

  • by Lanny,

    Lanny Lanny Apr 17, 2016 10:04 AM in response to allan299
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    Apr 17, 2016 10:04 AM in response to allan299

    Check the condition of your battery. A swelling battery is a failing battery and it can cause a lot of mechanical damage, that may not be covered under warranty. (Age of your MacBook Air was not given)

     

    You should provide the specific model of your MacBook Air.

  • by allan299,

    allan299 allan299 Apr 17, 2016 2:02 PM in response to Lanny
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    Apr 17, 2016 2:02 PM in response to Lanny

    MacBook Air 13" (mid 2013) Processor 1.3 GH3

    memory 4 GB 1600 MH3 DDR3

    graphics  Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536 MB

     

    So far I have cleaned the trackpad, am keeping my hands curved so as not to accidentally  hit the trackpad.

    This jumping behaviour started at the same time as i moved from clicking to tapping the trackpad -- i wish

    i could make it less responsive to the tap (or do i just need to ease into a light touch?)

     

    If these and the other Apple tutorial on jumping cursor eliminate the issue (which at the Notebook discussion topics many uses seem to experience with the MacBook Air, do you still say that i should have the hardware checked out?  Even after warranty is over can one still go into the 'geniuses' at the Apple Stores and get an opinion, without cost?

  • by allan299,

    allan299 allan299 Apr 17, 2016 5:30 PM in response to Lanny
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    Apr 17, 2016 5:30 PM in response to Lanny

    How would I check the condition of the battery or know that it is "swelling"?

  • by Lanny,Helpful

    Lanny Lanny Apr 18, 2016 4:42 PM in response to allan299
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    Apr 18, 2016 4:42 PM in response to allan299

    Click on the Apple menu's, "About This Mac," then "System Report."

     

    Screen Shot 2016-04-17 at 9.13.16 PM.jpg

    Screen Shot 2016-04-17 at 9.14.41 PM.png

  • by allan299,

    allan299 allan299 Apr 18, 2016 4:41 PM in response to Lanny
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    Apr 18, 2016 4:41 PM in response to Lanny

    Thank you for you reply. This is very useful and helpful because frankly the image of a swelling battery was concerning.

     

    My area as you indicate in this screen shot says that the "Health Info" is condition: Normal

    Charge info: fully charged: yes and Charge remaining (mAh) is 6180

     

    Can I take it that the Health Info: Condition: Normal is the information I am looking for

    that indicates that the battery is not swelling - correct?