Selecting Text

To perform operations such as Cut, Copy, and Delete, you need to select a range of text.

To select a range of text

1. Enter text mode.
2. Move the cursor anywhere over a label or over a figure's text area. A framed text cursor indicates the cursor is over text.
3. Press the left mouse button and hold it down to begin selecting the text.
4. Drag the mouse to select text. The selected text becomes highlighted.

To select a word of text

1. Enter text mode.
2. Move the cursor anywhere over a label or over a figure's text area.
3. Double-click the left mouse button to select the word beneath the cursor.

To select all text within a label or figure

1. Enter text mode.
2. Move the cursor over a label or a figure's text area.
3. Triple-click the left mouse button.

To extend a text selection

While holding down the SHIFT key, click the mouse on additional text to select.