In message , Richard
writes
On 15/05/2021 10:13, Tim Lamb wrote:
For some time now, attempts to highlight unwanted text in newsgroup
replies etc. using *left click and scrolling* with a mouse have been
very flaky.
W7 pro and grubby mouse pad.
Have things moved on? Is it my tackle? Is there a keyboard
alternative to check the operation?

Impressed that you use your tackle for that task and not surprised that
the mouse pad is grubby.

:-) Self taught leaves a lot of gaps!

Shift/cursor keys is fine. The pad is severely abraded below the
grubbiness but much improved off centre.

Desk top is plastic Oak so slippery.

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Tim Lamb