Why does MacBook Pro's cursor randomly open files and select text just by moving over them, without clicking? I haven't changed the touchpad settings or anything having to do with it. The only thing I have done is to change my username/password and add 2-step verification. I end up spending a lot of time, screwing around with a cursor that just won't behave. Thanks.
Visually check for any signs of a swollen battery.
If your pointer is jumpy when you use a trackpad, Magic .
You can check or change your user preferences:
>System Preferences>Trackpad to make modifications/see Gestures /demos & actions
How to use the Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204352
Change Trackpad preferences on Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-trackpad-preferences-mchlp1226/mac
Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895
Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-trackpad-and-mouse-gestures-mh35869/mac
Visually check for any signs of a swollen battery.
If your pointer is jumpy when you use a trackpad, Magic .
You can check or change your user preferences:
>System Preferences>Trackpad to make modifications/see Gestures /demos & actions
How to use the Force Touch trackpad - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204352
Change Trackpad preferences on Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-trackpad-preferences-mchlp1226/mac
Use Multi-Touch gestures on your Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204895
Use trackpad and mouse gestures on Mac - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-trackpad-and-mouse-gestures-mh35869/mac
Perform an SMC reset and a PRAM reset (hold the PRAM reset for a full minute so it activates several times).
Adjust the sensitivity settings for the trackpad tap to click settings. You could try disabling tap to click temporarily.
Your trackpad could be starting to fail, or perhaps your battery is beginning to swell and is pushing against the trackpad causing these issues. You may want to take the laptop to Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider to be examined.
Thanks! Changing the settings took care of it.
Cursor randomly opening files and text without clicking
