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Using the Copy or Move Text Keys

Summary: One of the lesser-known editing tools in Word are the shortcuts to copy or move text. Using these shortcuts, Word actually prompts you to indicate where you want the selected text copied or moved. (This tip works with Microsoft Word 97, Word 2000, Word 2002, Word 2003, and Word 2007.)

Many people use the Clipboard to copy text. This deletes what was previously in the Clipboard, replacing it with the selection you are copying. There may be times, however, when you don't want to disturb the contents of the Clipboard. Word allows you to bypass the Clipboard and copy text using the keyboard in this manner:

  1. Highlight the text you want to copy.
  2. Press Shift+F2. The message Copy to where? appears in the status bar.
  3. Move the insertion point to where you want the copy.
  4. Press Enter.

If you want to move text instead, all you need to do is use F2 instead of Shift+F2.

Tip #18 applies to Microsoft Word versions: 97 | 2000 | 2002 | 2003 | 2007

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