Apple claims that OS X ignores trackpad input while typing and has removed the option to enable this. However, I just purchased a 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro with the Force Touch trackpad and it regularly takes input while typing and the cursor jumps all over the place - I've even watched the cursor move slowly across the screen as I type.
Has anyone else experienced this? Is there any way to fix it?
MacBook Pro, OS X Yosemite (10.10.4)
@pittershawn: maybe I'm missing something here, but on my MBP using macOS Sierra, there is a configuration setting that solves this. Go to Preferences | Accessibility, then scroll down to "Mouse & Trackpad". There is a check box for "Ignore built-in trackpad when mouse or wireless trackpad is present". Checking this box completely disables the trackpad on my MBP, allowing me to use the mouse and not worry about brushing the trackpad.
Wow - so annoying and many thanks for all the suggestions.
My 2c worth (2016 MacBook 12"). It's got worse in Sierra. It doesn't happen on my old MacBook Pro late 2012 without force touch. It totally gets in the way of typing and adds unprofessional mistakes. Disabling tap to click doesn't fix it for me.
I'll try Better Touch Tool but it sounds like that's unlikely to help. But willing to give it a go - desparate!
Thanks for this. I will try this too.
My MacBook Pro also has sent out several unfinished emails. It is very embarrassing indeed!
Hope turning on Tap to Click and the firm click setting will help.
Babette from The Hague, maybe it was a typo, but note that in order to eliminate this annoying problem, you have to turn OFF Tap to Click, not ON.
Thanks RamyF, I tried both ;-) and I've now turned off everything... maybe that helps
Any guidance you can share?
This works! I just set it on my MBP, retina mid 2015, OS 10.12.3. Oh, it is sooo nice without that trackpad. Thank You, Larry McJunkin.
Glad it worked for you.
I use only the integrated trackpad and it works fine.
Yes! Wouldn't that be nice and, (as long as we're dreaming), make those area's adjustable for different palm sizes.
Still not fixed in Sierra.
Force Touch Trackpad input while typing
