Troubleshooting: cursor won't highlight when I click and scroll

[delusions]

I have an unusual problem that I imagine is because I'm using an old laptop (Windows 8.1)

When I click on a body of text and scroll for the purpose of copy/paste, changing the font, etc.; the text doesn't highlight. Interestingly enough, those features are still functional, but it won't highlight so I can see the text before I use those features.

Can anyone tell me what I should do to fix this problem? Thanks!

[Jossi]

I'm not quite sure what you're doing exactly. When I want to select text, I set the cursor at the beginning of the intended text block, press the mouse button, keep it pressed and draw the mouse to the end of the text block. When I click into the text and scroll, nothing happens, but that's normal behaviour.

[ericscoles]

Seeing the same thing. What appears to be going on is that the text is being highlighted, but in a color that's almost indistinguishable from white.

So at least when I see something that sounds like this issue, it's due to the fact that the highlight color doesn't make sense.

[ericscoles]

Possible workaround: I'm finding that this is true for the default "User Interface" setting. If you are seeing this issue, try the following:

1. Select the File tab
2. At the right end, click 'Customize' and select 'User Interface'.
3. Select a user interface other than the one you're using.
4. You should find that the highlight color is now readable.

NOTE: It's REALLY HARD to revert to the new user interface if you select the old one, so I suggest not picking either of the 'old UI' options unless you're sure you want it.