Copying and moving text
Having selected (highlighted) the block of text, you have the choice of using the keyboard or mouse to accomplish these aims.
Drag-and-drop using the mouse
Dragging the selected text block and dropping it at its new location is a quick and easy way to move text from one location to another within the same report. You can also use this to break up an report into smaller chunks by dragging and dropping each section where you wish it to be located. You can also copy text from documents in compatible applications such as Microsoft Word to the currently open report.
Cut/Copy/Paste using the keyboard
Having highlighted the block, press Ctrl+X to cut it or Ctrl+C to copy it, then Ctrl+V to paste it within the same or a different report, all using the Windows Clipboard. The target may be in the same report file, another report file that you open, or an open document in a compatible application such as a word processor. Although dragging and dropping is very easy to do, this method offers several advantages:
- Using the keyboard to select text may feel more precise;
- Text once copied to the Windows Clipboard can be pasted into multiple locations, whereas the entire drag-and-drop must be repeated.
Now that you can perform the basics, let's see what a little formatting can achieve.