How To Copy and Paste

Even if you feel you know next to nothing about using a computer, this is a simple and helpful task to learn.
There are several ways to copy and paste but here is a common method:

1. Place your mouse pointer in front of the first word of the text you want to copy, your pointer will turn into something that looks like an I. Hold down your left mouse button as you drag your mouse over the selection of text you wish to copy. The block of text will change color as you drag. You can select some or all of the text.
   
   
   
   
2. After the text is selected or highlighted, position your cursor over the selected section.
3. Right click.
4. A menu will appear near your cursor. Select Copy from this menu.
   
   
   
   
5. Move to the document or location where you wish to paste the text.
6. Position your cursor in the place where you will insert the text or image.
7. Right click.
8. A menu will appear near your cursor. Select Paste from this menu.
   
   
   
   The copied text will appear.
   
   

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