How to copy text using the keyboard

The work of modern computers consists of many complex interrelated processes. To ensure them, there are various input and output devices. To facilitate the work process, various adaptations have been developed that are responsible for performing specific tasks. However, some actions can be performed at once with the help of several devices. For example, using the keyboard, you can perform operations and commands performed by a computer mouse.

Not all users know the full list of keyboard capabilities. And in the case of disconnection or breakdown of the mouse can not perform the usual manipulations.

In our article we will talk about the hidden features of technology and describe what methods of copying texts on the keyboard can be used. This will be especially useful for those who are constantly typing and whose profession is related to text documents.

Text selection

The process of execution is no different from working with a mouse. You must perform all actions in the usual sequence.

First you need to select the section of the text document that you want to copy. On the keyboard there are special buttons that provide this option.

Since the highlighted fragment differs in volume (whole text, small part, separate paragraphs and words), it is necessary to use various buttons and keyboard shortcuts. In order to precisely perform the manipulations, we will analyze each specific case separately.

IMPORTANT! Before starting, check the connection of the equipment, the integrity and consistency of the layout, so that during operation there is no failure of commands.

How to select the text completely

First of all, we will consider the most common variant of the complete selection of textual information. Using this method is necessary for large documents in order to transfer important information from one source to another or when copying a whole file. You can also use this method when working with small volumes.

Algorithm The manipulations performed are as follows.

• If only the keyboard works for you, and there is no possibility to launch the file with a mouse, you will have to open the document correctly first.
• Press the "start"with the corresponding image to exit to the main menu. Using the control arrows, select the required item from the list and open it by pressing the button Enter.
• If the path to the file is too complicated and you have not used it for a long time, then it will not be displayed in the main menu. To open Select the search line with the arrows and press the enter button on it. Type the name of the required file or path to it, then log in.
  To select the text you need to activate the main field of the text file. Print something and delete.
• Now use the hot key combination. To select the entire volume, hold down the Ctrl and A keys at the same time. If the correct layout is set, the text should light up in blue, which signals its proper selection.

IMPORTANT! The use of this function is possible only with the layout in English. Using the Alt + Shift combination (set by default in the software version), change the language.

How to select part of the text to copy

More difficult will be the process of isolating a separate fragment and part of textual information. However, this too can be easily handled using a regular keyboard.

Introducing algorithm perform this task.

• Run the file with the mouse or as described above. Activate it by trying to type something.
• With the normal functioning of the mouse, you can put the cursor on the desired place or the beginning of the fragment for selection.
• The cursor can also be set to the desired position by moving it with the arrow keys..
• After installation, hold down the key Shift. Then hold the button and press the arrow key to the right. A single press will highlight one character to the right of the cursor. Fast character-by-character selection by holding the combination Shift + right arrow.
• Once you reach the end of the desired portion of the file, release the keys. Now the segment is available for editing.
• If you need to quickly select an entire string, use the combination Shift + End. In this case, a fragment from the cursor to the end of the line in which it is located will be selected.
• If an extra area is highlighted, undo the last action, and then perform all the steps in order from the right place.
• If you need to cut the selected text, use the keyDelete.

How to make text bold

If in the process of typing information you need to allocate a certain section in order to draw the attention of readers to it, bold type is used. Usually this is done by clicking on the appropriate button with the letter "Ж".

On the keyboard, there are also special buttons that provide printing in bold characters. The following steps should be performed.

• Perform the above manipulations to select a text fragment to activate it.
• After that, hold the combination Ctrl + B to enable bold spelling. The entire selected area will change to the desired font.
• For a bold character set, place the cursor in the desired place and hold down the given combination. The following characters will correspond to the given attributes.

How to copy text with the keys

Most often, a text document must be selected for further transfer to another place. This can be done by copying and pasting. The algorithm of work consists of the following stages: placing on the clipboard and retrieving from it.

You can place by means of rollover Ctrl + C on the selected site. A combination is also used. Cntr + Insert (signed on the Ins key). If you are using a Mac, use the button Command + C.

How to insert text using the keyboard

After the done manipulations, you need to retrieve the last copied message from the clipboard. You can insert a selection in two ways.

• Placing the cursor in the right place and activating the insert Ctrl + V.
• An alternative is a combination. Shift + Insert.

For Mac users, this function is performed by clamping Command + V. Learn the advanced features of your technology to speed up and facilitate the process of working on a computer.