Can't get the cursor out of "drag" mode.

My cursor appears as an arrow and automatically attaches to, opens and/or drags everything it passes over. Can I get this to turn of with a keyboard function?

Try resetting your SMC and PRAM.
Resetting the System Management Controller >>
Also, login to another User account and see if it does it there too.
Dave M.
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