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How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Office
Modify text using either keyboard shortcuts or your mouse
By Cindy Grigg Cindy Grigg Writer Cindy Grigg is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire and a productivity writer who teaches Microsoft Office software to students and pros. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 8, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email MS Office Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook What to Know
Copy: Select the object or highlight the text. Right-click and select Copy, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+C.Cut: Select the object or highlight the text. Right-click and select Cut, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+X.Paste: Select where you want to place the object or text. Right-click and select Paste, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V. This article explains how to cut, copy, and paste text and objects in Microsoft Office programs for Windows. How to Cut Copy and Paste in Microsoft Office
Here's an explanation of each tool and how to use it, as well as some tips and tricks you may not be aware of. Use the copy feature to duplicate items. First, click the object or highlight the text. Then select Home > Copy. Alternatively, use a keyboard shortcut (such as Ctrl+C in Windows) or right-click and select Copy. The original item remains, but now you can paste a copy elsewhere. Use the cut feature to get rid of items. Using the cut function is different from using the delete or backspace key on your keyboard. Think of it as being temporarily saved as well as removed. In order to cut something, first click the object or highlight the text. Then select Home > Cut. Alternatively, use a keyboard shortcut (such as Ctrl+X in Windows) or right-click and select Cut. The original item is removed, but now you can paste it elsewhere. Use the paste feature to place items you have copied or cut. Click the screen where you want to place the object or text. Then select Home > Paste. Alternatively, use a keyboard shortcut (such as Ctrl+V in Windows) or right-click and select Paste. Additional Tips and Tricks
Highlight any block of text then press F2, which acts as both copy and paste. After pressing F2, place your cursor where you would like your text moved to, and press Enter. Toward the side or bottom of the pasted item, a small Paste Options icon sometimes appears with options such as keeping formatting or keeping only text. Experiment with these options, as the results can make your projects that much easier by eliminating some of the formatting differences between two different source documents, for example. Speed up your text selection. Use your mouse or trackpad to draw a large box around a group of text. Try holding down Alt as you draw the selection to make this process more precise. In some Microsoft Office programs, hold down Ctrl then click anywhere in the paragraph or sentence to select the entire text. Or, triple-click to select an entire paragraph. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Copy and Paste on a Laptop The Best Windows Keyboard Shortcuts in 2022 How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Word How to Copy and Paste on Facebook How to Make an Arrow on a Keyboard Use Office Clipboard to Copy Multiple Items in Excel How to Make a Cent Sign on a Keyboard How to Cut, Copy, and Paste on a Mac How to Copy and Paste on a Chromebook How to Copy & Paste Without a Mouse How to Insert a PDF Into Word How to Copy a PowerPoint Design Template to Another Presentation How to Copy, Paste, or Cut Text Without a Context Menu Learn How to Remove Extra Spaces From Excel Using TRIM How to Hide and Unhide Columns, Rows, and Cells in Excel How to Save an Outlook Email as a PDF Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies