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trackpad select not working

How do I select several words using trackpad?

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 5:53 AM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 6:03 AM

Double click and drag. Or click to put the cursor where you want to start, then move the mouse pointer to where you want to stop, press Shift and click the trackpad.

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Nov 24, 2020 6:03 AM in response to molliefromfishers

Double click and drag. Or click to put the cursor where you want to start, then move the mouse pointer to where you want to stop, press Shift and click the trackpad.

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