Originally posted by mpd1958:

Originally posted by SubsidedLemon:

This has a great explanation on hoes!
https://www.corrosionhour.com/how-does-the-hoe-work-in-valheim/

Sorry, that does not explain why in my game the hoe is constantly acting like I'm holding the "Shift" key down when in actuality I'm not!

Maybe this part is worth trying;
"Note that the hoe will try and level the ground as best as it can. However, leveling the ground will not raise or lower the overall ground height. The tool can only smooth the surface out to a similar level.

If the ground you are trying to level is too raised or too low, the hoe will leave large lumps or divots. To substantially lower a bit of land that the hoe cannot flatten, you will need to hit the bumpy area with a pickaxe.

Or if a bit of ground is too low, you will need to raise it with the hoe’s second function, elevating ground."