I press a button but nothing happens. Why?
You will learn what to try when a button does not respond.
You press a button and nothing seems to happen.
This is a common hiccup. It is not your fault.
Most of the time, a little patience fixes it.
Try this
- Press the button once, right in the middle.
- Wait a few seconds. The screen may be slow to catch up.
- Press it once more, slow and gentle. One firm tap.
- If still nothing, close the app and open it again.
- Try the button one more time.
- If it still does nothing, restart your device.
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I press a button on my [phone or computer] but nothing happens. What simple steps can I try to make it work?
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Buddy says
Pressing many times fast can confuse the screen. One calm, steady tap works better than ten quick ones.