Can't Click and Drag Icons/Files

Hi,
I  am  having  issues  with  my  Macbook Pro  13inch  trackpad.
I  can't  click  anything  and  drag  any  icons/files  as  I  usually  could. I  also  cannot  select  and  highlight  texts  too.
Earlier  I  was  advised  by  someone  on  Apple  Discussions  Community  to  clean  the  trackpad  for  about  2  min  with  a 
dampcloth. Later,  it  seemed  to  work  as  usual  but  after  3  weeks  I'm  facing  the  problem  yet  again.
Anyone  has  a  solution  for  this  problem ?

If the issue is with pressing the trackpad to click, if that is what you mean by clicking and dragging issues, more often than not it will be an issue with the trackpad itself and you may need a repair. The trackpad can be replaced on your Mac.

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