# Cursor sometimes moves to the next line on its own? **URL:** \ **Category:** IDE 2.x\ **Created:** [September 25, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617 "2022-09-25T19:38:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bimetallic82](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/839c29/32.png) [@bimetallic82](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/bimetallic82)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/1 "2022-09-25T19:38:27Z")
I'm using Arduino IDE version 2.0 on Windows 10. Sometimes the cursor moves on its own to the next line. It's happened about 50 times over the course of a week or so but it happens so fast I can't figure out the conditions which cause it to happen. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? ---
**Author:** ![gaouser](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/gaouser/32/769504_2.png) [@gaouser](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/gaouser)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/2 "2022-09-25T20:11:57Z")
you accidently press arrow keys on QWERTY or F keyboard ---
**Author:** ![ptillisch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@ptillisch](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/ptillisch)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/3 "2022-09-25T20:18:38Z")
Hi @bimetallic82 This bug is being tracked by the Arduino developers here: > > > \### Describe the problem > > While editing, the cursor sometimes randomly jumps t…o the beginning of a new line > > \### To reproduce > > 1. Edit sketch > 2. Usually when typing a new line, cursor will jump to beginning of next line > 3. Seems to be related to auto-indent with tabs > > \### Expected behavior > > The cursor should not jump around and stay where I am typing > > \### Arduino IDE version > > 2.0.0-beta.7 > > \### Operating system > > macOS > > \### Operating system version > > Big Sur > > \### Additional context > > Additional reports: > > \- https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/1669 > \- https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/1534 > \- https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/1364 > \- https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/476 > \- https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues/810#issuecomment-1030400240 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-jumping-problem/1023535 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/ide-2-unwanted-cursor-movement/1060945 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/arduino-ide-2-0-0-beta-12-weird-auto-newlines/920733 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/misunderstood-ide-behaviour/1053246 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-jumps-to-left-of-page/1033841 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/just-tried-ide2-for-first-time-tab-key-is-a-nightmare/990842 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/editor-an-unsolvable-problem/989876 > \- https://forum.arduino.cc/t/autosave-messes-with-cursor-position/1046625 > > \### Issue checklist > > \- \[X\] I searched for previous reports in \[the issue tracker\](https://github.com/arduino/arduino-ide/issues?q=) > \- \[X\] I verified the problem still occurs when using the latest \[nightly build\](https://www.arduino.cc/en/software#nightly-builds) > \- \[X\] My report contains all necessary details There is no true fix at this time, but there is a simple workaround. I'll provide instructions: 1. Press the **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **P** keyboard shortcut ( **Command** + **Shift** + **P** for macOS users) to open the " **Command Palette**". 2. Select the "**Preferences: Open Settings (UI)**" command from the menu. 3. A " **Preferences**" tab will now open in the Arduino IDE. In the " **Search Settings**" field of that tab, type `editor.trimAutoWhitespace` 4. Uncheck the checkbox next to " **`☑` Remove trailing auto inserted whitespace.**" 5. Click the **X** icon on the " **Preferences**" tab. The reason this is considered a workaround rather than a true fix is that the "Remove trailing auto inserted whitespace" is generally a convenient feature. However, I think it is an effective workaround because you are trading the loss of a minor convenience feature in exchange for avoiding a bug that seriously harms the usability of the IDE. The **Tools \> Auto Format** will take care of removing the trailing whitespace anyway. ---
**Author:** ![bimetallic82](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/839c29/32.png) [@bimetallic82](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/bimetallic82)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:18pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/4 "2022-09-25T20:18:50Z")
I don't think so. It happens while I'm typing so my hand is not near the arrow keys. ---
**Author:** ![bimetallic82](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/839c29/32.png) [@bimetallic82](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/bimetallic82)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/5 "2022-09-25T20:19:58Z")
Thanks very much. ---
**Author:** ![ptillisch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ad7895/32.png) [@ptillisch](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/ptillisch)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2022, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/6 "2022-09-25T20:20:50Z")
You are welcome. I'm glad if I was able to be of assistance. Regards, Per ---
**Author:** ![system](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/arduino/user_avatar/forum.arduino.cc/system/32/1140315_2.png) [@system](https://forum.arduino.cc/u/system)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 8:21pm UTC](https://forum.arduino.cc/t/cursor-sometimes-moves-to-the-next-line-on-its-own/1035617/7 "2023-03-24T20:21:46Z")
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