Module 1.1
Task 10 - Cut, Copy and Paste


A.M.D.G.

Your computer has a special area of memory set aside for temporary storage. This is called the clipboard. Using the clipboard you can cut items of work and paste them to a new location in a document or using copy and paste allows you to make several duplicates of an item of work.
Cut The item is removed from where it is and put onto the clipboard.
Copy The item remains where it is and a copy is put onto the clipboard.
Paste Whatever is on the clipboard is copied into your current working area.

  • Start Microsoft Word
  • Enter the following text:

    • Xavier 223 points

    Loyola 216 points

    Campion 163 points

    Ogilvie 192 points

    are the champions

  • Start Microsoft Word
  • Highlight the line with Campion
  • Cut the line
  • Move your cursor to below the Ogilvie line
  • Paste
  • Highlight the word Xavier
  • Copy
  • Move the cursor to the start of the last line
  • Paste

Answer the following questions in your jotter.

1. Why is the ability to cut and paste extremely useful in a word processing package?

2. Why is the ability to copy and paste extremely useful in a word processing package?