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olayinka162 Author

Level 1

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Macbook air cursor not responding

My cursor is not responding. I am not able to click on anything. I need urgent help as I have exams I need to study for. Thanks

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.1

Posted on May 6, 2022 4:25 PM

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TheLittles

Level 10

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May 6, 2022 9:12 PM in response to olayinka162

olayinka162 Said:

"Macbook air cursor not responding: My cursor is not responding. I am not able to click on anything. I need urgent help as I have exams I need to study for. Thanks"

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Use an external mouse. Don't have one? Ask a friend of family member if you may use theirs, in the mean time (with their permission, of course)

kaz-k

Level 9

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May 6, 2022 8:47 PM in response to olayinka162

Hi,

Following article could help your issue.

If the pointer doesn’t move when using the trackpad with Mac - Apple Support

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