This doesn't seem like a lot of steps, but if you have to do this again and again the extra steps add up. I suggested using the keyboard shortcuts, and received a blank stare. This isn't the first time I've found a person that did not know of the keyboard shortcuts.
There are many ways to cut and past. You can use menu options, keyboard shortcuts, right clicking, etc. Today we're just going to focus on the keyboard shortcut method.
Highlight what you'd like to copy/cut.
Note: Cutting removes the item while copying leaves the item in place.
Press "Ctrl c" to copy and "Ctrl x" to cut.
Note: Most keyboards have two Ctrl keys. They are in the lower right and left corners of the keyboard.
Place the cursor where you'd like to paste.
To paste, press "Ctrl v".
Voila! The copied/cut item is inserted into the space. Once you get used to the keyboard shortcuts it will be much faster than going to the menu. I have even run into instances where right-clicking and menu options would not work, but the keyboard shortcuts worked beautifully.
A note for Mac users: This works very well for you, too. Instead of using the "Ctrl" key, use your "Command" key.
Like any other tool it has its uses. Add it into your toolbox and you may just save yourself some time.
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