How to Copy & Paste to a Program

One of the most frequently used features in Microsoft Word is copy and paste. This article will discuss four different ways to copy and paste within a word document. Select the method you find easiest to use.

Instructions

Using the Keyboard

1. Highlight the words you want to copy.

2. Hold down the "Control" key.

3. Press the "C" key.

4. Move the cursor to where you want to insert the words.

5. Hold down the "Control" key.

6. Press the "V" key.

Using the Toolbar

1. Highlight the words you want to copy.

2. In the "Edit" menu at the top of the page, click on "Copy."

3. Move the cursor to where you want to insert the words.

4. Click on "Paste" in the "Edit" menu.

Using the Mouse

1. Highlight the words you want to copy.

2. Right click the mouse and select "Copy" from the pop-up menu.

3. Move the cursor to where you want to insert the words.

4. Right click the mouse and select "Paste" from the pop-up menu.

Tips & Warnings

• You can copy and paste from one open article to another.

• Copied words are retained on the clipboard.

References

• Microsoft Word at a Glance; Joyce & Moon; 1999

Resources

• Word home page