You can cut, copy and delete selected objects with the Object tool. PageStream stores cut and copied objects on the clipboard. Objects on the clipboard can then be pasted elsewhere in the same document, in another document, or in another application.

When object(s) or text are cut or copied, the contents of the clipboard will be replaced and the previous contents will be lost. If data in another application is copied to the clipboard, the contents of the clipboard will also be replaced. Only one block of data maynormally be stored in the clipboard at once.

You can remove selected objects and store them on the clipboard with the Cut commands, or delete them without retaining a copy with the Clear command.

You can also copy selected objects to the clipboard with the Copy command. Copying objects is similar to cutting except that the selected objects are not changed.

Objects on the clipboard may be pasted in a document with the Paste command. Objects are centered in the window when pasted if Place Graphic in Center is selected from the Files Tab in Preferences.

To do this	Do this
Remove objects and copy them to the clipboard	Select the objects and choose Cut.
Remove objects without copying them to the clipboard	Select the objects and choose Clear, or press the Backspace or Del keys.
Copy objects to the clipboard	Select the objects and choose Copy.
Paste the clipboard contents	Choose Paste.

Duplicating Objects

The Duplicate command allows you to make a single copy of an object without using the clipboard. The copy will be offset from the original by a pre-determined amount set in the Drawing Tab in Preferences.

To duplicate an object: Select the object(s) to copy and choose Duplicate from the Object menu.

To customize the duplicate offsets: Choose Preferences from the File menu to display the Preferences dialog box. Click on the Drawing tab. Enter new duplicate offsets. Click Save to make your changes permanent or click Use to change them temporarily.

To drag duplicate an object: Select the object(s) to copy and begin click dragging them. Before releasing the mouse button, press and holding down Option (Alt). The mouse pointer will change to a paste shape.