Cut and Paste

Started by Charliemyboy, January 02, 2016, 07:40:17 AM

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Charliemyboy

On my old computer with an earlier version of Windows, it was no problem to "Cut and Paste."  But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do it on Windows 8.10 and Windows 10.  I will be downloading Windows 10 and I have a new laptop which uses Windows 10.  There are a number of things I would have liked to paste here, but had to just skip it because I don't know how to do it here other than just copy the URL which, as you know, often comes out garbled.  Thanks.  Please don't give me insulting comments.  I know I am not exactly computer illiterate. 

tac

The copy/paste function has not changed in win 8 or 10. However if you are using your touch screen, you'll just have to touch the area you want to start to copy then slowly swipe the rest. It does take practice though. I just use the touch pad or my mouse, it's much simpler.

walkstall

Quote from: Charliemyboy on January 02, 2016, 07:40:17 AM
On my old computer with an earlier version of Windows, it was no problem to "Cut and Paste."  But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do it on Windows 8.10 and Windows 10.  I will be downloading Windows 10 and I have a new laptop which uses Windows 10.  There are a number of things I would have liked to paste here, but had to just skip it because I don't know how to do it here other than just copy the URL which, as you know, often comes out garbled.  Thanks.  Please don't give me insulting comments.  I know I am not exactly computer illiterate.


What you need to do is use Copy and Paste.  Highlight the area you would like to copy.  Then do a right click on it and hit copy.  Then click the area you would like to put it and right click again and hit past.  Do not use Cut as Cut is for removes thing.
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cubedemon

Quote from: walkstall on January 02, 2016, 07:56:45 AM

What you need to do is use Copy and Paste.  Highlight the area you would like to copy.  Then do a right click on it and hit copy.  Then click the area you would like to put it and right click again and hit past.  Do not use Cut as Cut is for removes thing.

Ya, I prefer copy and paste.   

Solar

Quote from: Charliemyboy on January 02, 2016, 07:40:17 AM
On my old computer with an earlier version of Windows, it was no problem to "Cut and Paste."  But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do it on Windows 8.10 and Windows 10.  I will be downloading Windows 10 and I have a new laptop which uses Windows 10.  There are a number of things I would have liked to paste here, but had to just skip it because I don't know how to do it here other than just copy the URL which, as you know, often comes out garbled.  Thanks.  Please don't give me insulting comments.  I know I am not exactly computer illiterate.


CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys   Highlight a block of text.

SHIFT with any of the arrow keys   Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document.

CTRL+A   Select all.

CTRL C to copy, then click the area you want to paste, hit CTRL V to paste


All without using a mouse.
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Hoofer

Quote from: Solar on January 02, 2016, 09:04:33 AM

CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys   Highlight a block of text.

SHIFT with any of the arrow keys   Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document.

CTRL+A   Select all.

CTRL C to copy, then click the area you want to paste, hit CTRL V to paste


All without using a mouse.


See!  Technology hasn't changed since Wordstar!
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supsalemgr

Quote from: Hoofer on January 07, 2016, 01:58:31 PM

See!  Technology hasn't changed since Wordstar!

My preferred method.
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walkstall

Quote from: Hoofer on January 07, 2016, 01:58:31 PM

See!  Technology hasn't changed since Wordstar!

Then along came the Mouse.   :lol:
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Always remember "Feelings Aren't Facts."

walkstall

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Always remember "Feelings Aren't Facts."

Dori

Somehow you have to enable the "command prompt" at the start up menu

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and WYSIWYG on a GREEN SCREEN....  That looked pale blue if you stared into it too long, or maybe that was the Mt. Dew.  (Epson QX-10)
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daidalos

Think it's hard to "cut and paste" using touch screens, try doing it when your hands and arms shake uncontrollably due to Essential Tremor or Parkinsons.

Trust me it's not easy or fun! LOL
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Hoofer

Quote from: daidalos on February 21, 2016, 06:02:48 AM
Think it's hard to "cut and paste" using touch screens, try doing it when your hands and arms shake uncontrollably due to Essential Tremor or Parkinsons.

Trust me it's not easy or fun! LOL

Maybe THIS is the problem.  Also why I'll never move to Nevada...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-zvVozefYw

You're fine, the dang screen is moving, man!  My excuse, and I'm sticking with it!
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taxed

Quote from: Charliemyboy on January 02, 2016, 07:40:17 AM
On my old computer with an earlier version of Windows, it was no problem to "Cut and Paste."  But for the life of me I cannot figure out how to do it on Windows 8.10 and Windows 10.  I will be downloading Windows 10 and I have a new laptop which uses Windows 10.  There are a number of things I would have liked to paste here, but had to just skip it because I don't know how to do it here other than just copy the URL which, as you know, often comes out garbled.  Thanks.  Please don't give me insulting comments. I know I am not exactly computer illiterate.

Huh?  Why would anyone insult you for having a computer issue?

quiller has computer problems all the time and nobody insults him......
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quiller

Quote from: taxed on March 02, 2016, 05:55:06 PM
Huh?  Why would anyone insult you for having a computer issue?

quiller has computer problems all the time and nobody insults him......

Nobody? Uh huh. So' 'nuff!  :biggrin:

I'm very happy with Win-XP or WIN-7 Pro, thankyouverymuchly. And as soon as I can figure out how to work the cheat in Sim City original, I'll be alllllllll set.  :ttoung: