Can't open files by clicking

I have a sweet new macbook pro that has been working fine for months. recently, i can't open files on the desktop (any files or applications) by clicking on them. I have to go to the top bar and click on "file" and scroll down to "open" and then it works. But double clicking or clicking at all doesn't work. Can anyone help? I know this is probably a simple fix.

You need to go to System Preferences>Trackpad and fix your preferences. Sounds like something got changed. I would look at the double click speed.
Basic preferences don't change automatically.

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OT

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I can't open files in the Downloads menu (accidental duplicate, please ignore)

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