Copy-paste in drawing mode does not work

[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

 

[TF]

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.



: 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
:

 

[Michael Moser]

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

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

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

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