Tech Tips

Copy and Paste

Question: How can I easily move text from one program to another?

Answer: One of the ways that computers help save time is by allowing us to instantly copy or move text and other objects from one place to another. Unfortunately, it isn't always obvious how to use this feature.

To copy text in Windows, first move your mouse pointer to the beginning of the word(s) you want to copy. Now press and hold your left mouse button and move the mouse pointer to the end of the text you want to copy, then release the left mouse button. The text should now appear to be highlighted.

Click your right mouse button on the highlighted text and, in the menu that appears, click on "Copy." Switch to the program that you want move the text to, then click your right mouse button, and click on "Paste." The text that you copied should now be inserted in the new location.

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