Every time I try to use either "word pad" or MS Word, my cursor keeps jumping all over the page. Even while I'm typing a word, if I don't constantly watch it, it'll move on its own & place the remainder of the word 3 lines up, or where ever it feels like it. Can anyone please explain to me what is going on here. Before I installed MS word, I thought it just might be the word pad problem, But it does the same thing in MS Word. thanks in advance for any & all help in the matter, Maxx.

If you have a wireless mouse, try new batteries. Otherwise try another mouse.

Sorry, I didn't metion that... I'm using the mouse that's built into my laptop, not an exsturnal one.

Dodgy connection or it needs replacing. ___________________________________________ ☺ When everything else fails, read the instructions.

Try this. Carefully watch your fingers as you're typing. I just had a user who was accidentally hitting the left button on the touchpad (with her left thumb,) which would then move the cursor to where the pointer was located on the page. Life's more painless for the brainless.

Hello mosaddique, Just curious ... Dodgy connection or it needs replacing You cannot replace Synaptics touchpad, can you? i_Xp/VistaUser

On "some" laptops it is allegedly possible to replace touchpad; but not a job for the faint hearted, nor those not really experienced in going inside fine/subtle electronics... Replacement touchpads can be found on the www via a suitable trawl...