Move text using drag & drop

You can use the mouse to move or copy text within a document, as follows:

To move selected text

  1. Hold the Left mouse button down in the selection.
  2. Drag the cursor to the new location.
  3. Release the mouse button.

To copy selected text

  1. Hold down Ctrl and Left mouse button in the selection.
  2. Drag the cursor to the new location.
  3. Release the mouse button.

To cancel a drag-drop operation

  • Press Esc, or
  • Click the Right mouse button, or
  • Release the mouse button in the selection.

Note

  • The Ctrl key can be pressed or released at any time before releasing the left button, to make the drag a copy or a move.