In Word, you can select all text in a document (Ctrl+A), or select specific text or items in a table by using the mouse or keyboard. You can also select text or items that are in different places. For example, you can select a paragraph on one page and a sentence on a different page. Show
Click anywhere within the document. Press Ctrl+A on your keyboard to select all text in the document. You can also select a specific word, line of text, or one or more paragraphs. Place your cursor in front of the first letter of the word, sentence, or paragraphs you want to select. Click and hold while you drag your cursor to select the text you want. To select a single word, quickly double-click that word. To select a line of text, place your cursor at the start of the line, and press Shift + down arrow. To select a paragraph, place your cursor at the start of the paragraph, and press Ctrl + Shift + down arrow. Select text in the body of a document Notes: To select an entire document, do one of the following: On the Home tab, in the Editing group,
click Select, and then click Select All. Move the pointer to the left of any text until it turns into a right-pointing arrow, and then triple-click.
Select items in a table
Select text in different places You can select text or items in a table that are not next to each other. For example, you can select a paragraph on one page and a sentence on a different page.
Select text in Outline view To view your document in Outline view, click the View tab, and then click Outline in the Document Views group.
Notes:
Select text by using the keyboardSelect text in the body of a document Note: To select an entire document, press CTRL+A.
Select items in a table
Stop selecting the entire word
Important: Office 2007 is no longer supported. Upgrade to Microsoft 365 to work anywhere from any device and continue to receive support. Upgrade now Select text by using the mouseSelect text in the body of a document Note: To select an entire document, do one of the following:
Select items in a table
Select text in different places You can select text or items in a table that are not next to each other. For example, you can select a paragraph on one page and a sentence on a different page.
Select text in Outline view To view your document in Outline view, click the View tab, and then click Outline in the Document Views group.
Notes:
Select text by using the keyboardSelect text in the body of a document Note: To select an entire document, press CTRL+A.
Select items in a table
Stop selecting the entire word
Which key moves the insertion point to the next line?Moving the insertion point while editing text in the Script area. How do you move the insertion point?Moving the insertion point. Use your mouse to move your insertion point anywhere within the document. ... . Use your arrow keys to move your insertion point up, down, left, or right. ... . Hold the Control key and press the up or down arrow keys to jump up or down a paragraph at a time.. Which key is used to move the insertion point one line down to the left?Using the keyboard. |