Move or Copy Text: commands

 

Text can be moved or copied by saving defined text as a new file. This feature is useful to move or copy large blocks of text and for "boiler plate" text (text that will be used repeatedly).  

 

1Define the text you would like to move or copy.
2Press F9 to access the action line.
3Type sad filename  (save defined block)
4Press F10 to save the text to a new filename.
5Delete the defined block if you want to move the text; skip this step if you want to copy the text.
6Move the cursor to the location where the text will be inserted.
7Press F9 to access the action line.
8Type me filename (merge) The file name chosen in step 3 must be used.
9Press F10 to merge the text into the file at the new location.

 

The text which has been saved to a new filename will be retained and steps 6 - 9 can be repeated at any time to merge the text into any open document. To append or attach a block of text to a saved file, see Append.

 

 

See also:

Define Text (detailed explanation)

Copy Text

Editing