Copy-paste in drawing mode does not work

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Michael Moser

Hello,
I am trying to use the drawing mode in Word (2002 + SP2). I am trying
to create a few duplicates of a text-box that I have drawn (to
visualize "optionally multiple of these...").

But when I e.g. select a box, then copy it, then paste: nothing
happens. When I copy, then deselect the original (i.e. I click into
the background), then paste: still nothing happens.

Is this working as designed, i.e. does the drawing mode not allow to
copy&paste objects (but why is copy and paste then enabled and not
grayed out?) or is this some "local" bug, i.e. is there something's
fishy with my installation?

Michael
 
To 'copy' a text box, select the Text Box and hold down the Control Key and
left click the edge of the box whilst you drag the a copy to a new location.
You will see the pointer has a tiny + marker to show it is copying to a new
location.

--
Terry Farrell - Word MVP
http://word.mvps.org/

: Hello,
: I am trying to use the drawing mode in Word (2002 + SP2). I am trying
: to create a few duplicates of a text-box that I have drawn (to
: visualize "optionally multiple of these...").
:
: But when I e.g. select a box, then copy it, then paste: nothing
: happens. When I copy, then deselect the original (i.e. I click into
: the background), then paste: still nothing happens.
:
: Is this working as designed, i.e. does the drawing mode not allow to
: copy&paste objects (but why is copy and paste then enabled and not
: grayed out?) or is this some "local" bug, i.e. is there something's
: fishy with my installation?
:
: Michael
:
 
Thanks - that indeed did the trick.
BTW: is there some good collection or summary of such "tricks" (or
rather necessities) for the drawing mode?

Michael
 
Using Ctrl+Drag to copy is a shortcut that works across Windows apps, from
Explorer windows on down.

--
Suzanne S. Barnhill
Microsoft MVP (Word)
Words into Type
Fairhope, Alabama USA

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Michael Moser said:
Thanks - that indeed did the trick.
BTW: is there some good collection or summary of such "tricks" (or
rather necessities) for the drawing mode?

Michael
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