Why won't my mac highlight items when I click and drag?

Has anyone had their mac suddenly stop highlighting?  When I click and drag it does not highlight.

Take the case off... does the screen turn off like it is designed to do when the device is near your face? 
If it does, the case is the problem.
If it does not, then the sensor may be faulty, restore the device as new and try again.

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