Cutting, Copying, Pasting, or Deleting Text
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You can edit your text using the following actions.
| Action | Description |
| Cut | Removes selected text from the active window. |
| Copy | Duplicates selected text in the active window. |
| Paste | Pastes cut or copied text into an active window. |
| Delete | Deletes text without copying it to the Clipboard. |
| Undo | Restores the text. |
| Redo | Reapplies the prior edit. |
What do you want to do?
Cut or copy and paste text
Delete text
To cut or copy and paste text
Select the text you want to cut or copy.
From the Edit menu, choose Cut or Copy.
The cut or copied text is placed onto the Clipboard and is available for pasting.
Move the insertion point to any source window where you want to insert the text.
From the Edit menu, choose Paste.
To delete text
Select the text you want to delete.
From the Edit menu, choose Delete.
The deleted text is not placed onto the Clipboard, and cannot be pasted.