Typing text and jumping away

[irted11]

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of something I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?

[Allan]

First step is to rule out malware. Run a full scan on your system with both your anti virus utility and MalwareBytes.

[Azzaboi]

Well to rule out the simple first...

If using a wireless mouse and/or keyboard, check the batteries. When the batteries run low, this causes the mouse pointer to act erratic and the keyboard to lose connection. It fails slowly on some however, so can be really annoying, jumpy and your questioning what's wrong at first.

If using a laptop ensure your palms are hovering the mouse touchpad while typing.  
I know it sounds stupid, but easy to do and overlook, lots of people do it. You could use FreezeTouch to prevent this:
http://code.google.com/p/touchfreeze/downloads/list

Now if it's not the simple things - are you using an USB or PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Is it wired or wireless?

Are the drivers (Microsoft so helpfully picked with it's plug n pray feature) incompatible with the device?

Are you using sticky keys or keyboard shortcuts?

Rule out some of the basic, then you can freak out about malware like Allan suggests.

[marvinengland]

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of something I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?

Are you using a word processor when the strange movement of text occurs?  Do you use MS Word  or notepad?
How many programs are using ram?  Do you have enough free ram?  Look at your Task Manager

Try a different word processor or compose an email with your email program.  The problem might be only one program.  Uninstall that program and then  reinstall a new copy of the program.

Also, Clean your machine with ccleaner or similar programs.

Good luck

[Geek-9pm]

Something like his behavior also happens when entering text into a blog or forum like this one. The browser can make  the page refresh and lose your place in the document. Especially if you are on low resolution and you have the zoom set for large text. Happens to me all the time. 

[marvinengland]

I have Vista on my computer. When I am typing text it will suddenly jump to another section of the page and enter part of something I have typed. It will even enter it in the same font that previous text in that area has used. How can I fix that?

Take your hand off the Touchpad.

Cause:
This issue could be caused by any of the below possibilities.

Touching the touchpad without realizing it
Driver related issue
Dirty touchpad
Bad hardware
Tip: Some laptops may have a button around the touchpad or a icon in the Systray that enables you to temporarily disable the touchpad.

[patio]

How was it determined that this is a laptop ? ?

[Salmon Trout]

How was it determined that this is a laptop ? ?

It hasn't been, yet.

[marvinengland]

It hasn't been, yet.

Yes, the OP verified the problem but the answer jumped off the post.

[Salmon Trout]

Yes, the OP verified the problem but the answer jumped off the post.

What the *censored* are you talking about? Crazy fool. Time for another banning.

[Allan]

Meanwhile, the OP has yet to respond. Let's give this new member a chance, shall we?