←Module 2
Lesson

Text Basics

Learn how to insert, delete, select, cut, copy, paste, and move text efficiently in Word.

Video

Watch the lesson video, then complete the reading and challenge.

Lesson Notes

Read through the key concepts before you try the challenge.

Selecting Text

Before you can format or move text, you must select it. Click and drag your mouse across text to highlight it.

  1. Double-click to select a word.
  2. Triple-click to select a paragraph.
  3. Press Ctrl + A to select the entire document.

Cut, Copy, and Paste

Use Cut to remove text and move it elsewhere. Use Copy to duplicate text.

  • Cut: Ctrl + X
  • Copy: Ctrl + C
  • Paste: Ctrl + V

Challenge

Apply what you've learned in this lesson.

  1. Type a short paragraph about your career goals.
  2. Copy the paragraph and paste it below.
  3. Cut the second paragraph and move it above the first.
  4. Use Ctrl + A to select all text.
Formatting Text →