key bounce???

[bruce]

Hey Jeff/All

Thanks for the reply.

Using
 gnome-classic.desktop
  Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS

And as far as keyboard repeat settings.. I  forgot all about this..

I'll research/test.

 thanks!


On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 11:07 AM Jeffrey Walton <noloader at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> On Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 10:48 AM bruce <badouglas at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Have an hp 17-300p laptop, with the center "touch" display in the
> > centre of the laptop, under the keypad.
> >
> > I'm having a serious (1st world problem) issue, in that I find when
> > I'm typing, and hitting the "space bar" I consistently get "double"
> > spaces instead of "single spaces"...
> >
> > Has anyone else seen this kind of action on their laptops? What was
> > your solution? Did you simply disable the "touchpad" area? How?
> >
> > thanks
> >
> > I know I could simply attach a usb keyboard, but then I'd have to
> > order a multiple USB connector, since the laptop has a single usb
> > port.
>
> Which version of Ubuntu, and which Desktop are you using?
>
> The first troubleshooting step is, try a different keyboard.  Plug a
> USB keyboard into the laptop, and see if you can duplicate the issue.
>
> Jeff
>
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