Re: cut and paste problem

"jgd5796" <> wrote in message
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> I am having an issue with word and works word processor; I try to cut
> and paste something and it either won't stay highlighted to cut/copy, it
> will selectively highlight part of what I am trying to highlight or it
> drags a few letters and the word gets jumbled up. I have no idea why but
> it's acting haywire. I thought it my be my word but I tried works and it
> does the same thing with it. I'm messing around with cutting and pasting
> in this text as a test and it's not having any problems if that means
> anything. Any suggestions? Thank you
>
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> jgd5796

What versions of Word and Works? Are you by any chance using a touchpad?