Can't highlight text in Google Chrome AND Microsoft Word

[david.treblig]

Hi,

A couple of months ago, my favorite web browser was Firefox, but as soon as I tested Google Chrome, I changed my choice. I lived happily with it until...

One day, out of nowhere (maybe since Chrome 5.0 update?), I was not able anymore to highlight text. What I mean is that I can highlight the first line or the first three letters (depending on how fast I move on my trackpad). It seems like there is a timer. I have like 500 ms to highlight text and then it stops.

I thought it was Chrome because it seems I am not the only one :
http://www.google.com/support/forum/p/Chrome/thread?tid=6f00145ee1304871&hl=en

But yesterday, I realised that the bug extended to Microsoft Word!

I don't know what to do anymore... is it a core problem?

I am on a Macbook pro 15" unibody.

Thanks a lot.

 

[iBookG4user]

Try creating a new user account, does the problem persist in the new account?

 

[marioeddie]

Text Highlight

I have the same problem. I've tried adjusting trackpad settings without luck. There's also been some other trackpad-type behaviors recently. I was thinking of going to the Genius bar or 1 to 1, but don;t know if it's a technical issue or a dumb user issue.