My track pad doesn't work properly anymore I can't click only tap

My MacBook Pro is acting strange.  I can't use my track pad properly.  I can only tap and when I click it doesn't work properly.  Has anyone else experienced this and what you did to fix it.  Thanks

My MacBook Pro is acting strange.  I can't use my track pad properly.  I can only tap and when I click it doesn't work properly.  Has anyone else experienced this and what you did to fix it.  Thanks

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