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Fix: Cursor Keeps Moving to the Left When Typing on Windows 11
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Irregular or unintentional mouse movement can affect tasks and be infuriating. And in some cases, users found that the cursor keeps moving to the left when typing in Windows 11. It was more prominent when naming or renaming files.
The problem, surprisingly, is widespread, as per reports in forums. But more often than not, it turned out to be a problem at the user’s end, though we can’t rule out an issue with the OS.
Why does my cursor keep moving to the left?
How do I stop my cursor from jumping around while typing on Windows 11?
Before we head to the slightly complex ones, here are a few quick fixes to try:
If none work, move to the solutions listed next.
1. Disable the touchpad
When thecursor jumpsor moves on its own in a Windows 11 laptop, you might have both the touchpad and the external mouse in use. Verify that anddisable the touchpad.
2. Change the mouse settings
3. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
4. Reinstall the mouse drivers
5. Update the mouse drivers
If the mouse cursor keeps moving to the left when typing in Windows 11, a quick fix is toupdate the mouse drivers. In case a newer driver is not available locally, head to the manufacturer’s website, locate the latest version andmanually install the device driver.
For those using a wireless mice,update the Bluetooth driveras well.
6. Uninstall conflicting applications
If the text cursor moves left on its own and themouse selects everything, it could be a third-party application to blame. So, uninstall the app to get things running.
For complete removal, we recommend using aneffective uninstaller toolto clear any leftover files and registry entries.
7. Perform an in-place upgrade
To rule out any software problems, we must perform an in-place upgrade. This will reinstall all Windows files without clearing the installed apps or personal data.
If the mouse cursor keeps moving to the left when typing in Windows 11, check both the hardware and software aspects. Remember, based on our research, most used had to replace the mice. And if you, too, are in a similar situation, go with a wired USB mouse.
Also, if themouse keeps freezing or disappearing, the two problems could be related. Verify that and eliminate both issues in one go!
If you know any other solutions that worked for users, drop a comment below
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Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
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