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What the heck is this gray button?!

This gray arrow button appears when I select a paragraph in macOS, and then the box shown here appears when I click the button. I know it's a 'feature' but I want to turn it off, it's always interfering with my work, but I don't know where it originates. Can someone please help me?

Thanks

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 7, 2020 8:10 AM

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Hello AldenP,


It sounds like you are saying whenever you highlight a paragraph you see a grey button with more options. Please provide more information about the issue to better help.


What app are you using?

What macOS version are you using?

When did this begin?


The options appear to be involving the continuity features. Check out this link to learn more about continuity.


Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch


Cheers!

Posted on Aug 10, 2020 9:51 AM

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Aug 10, 2020 9:51 AM in response to AldenP

Hello AldenP,


It sounds like you are saying whenever you highlight a paragraph you see a grey button with more options. Please provide more information about the issue to better help.


What app are you using?

What macOS version are you using?

When did this begin?


The options appear to be involving the continuity features. Check out this link to learn more about continuity.


Use Continuity to connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch


Cheers!

What the heck is this gray button?!

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