Drag-and-drop editing is the easiest way to move or copy a limited selection a short distance. However, when moving or copying a large amount of text, Cut, Copy, and Paste, are often more convenient.
To move or copy text using the mouse
Select the text you want to move or copy.
Point to the selected text, and then hold down the left mouse button.
Keeping the mouse button down, drag the insertion point to the new location.
To move the text, release the mouse button
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To copy the text, hold down CTRL while releasing the mouse button.