cannot copy selected text

[Robin]

Highlighting text - Right click mouse - the only choices
are "copy here" and "paste here" . how do I get the
normal "cut" "copy" "paste" menu choices? I have cleared
the clipboard and rebooted my computer. It doesn't help.
It does the same on any document I open In Word 2000.
Help!!!

 

[PTT, Inc.]

Hate to think it can be this simple, but if you move your mouse ever so
slightly when you right-click you will get the wrong Shortcut Menu. Be sure
to rest your palm on the table or desk, making sure the mouse doesn't move,
then right-click. Did this work? If not, post back (and I sincerely
apologize), but it does happen!

Bill Foley
www.pttinc.com

 

[Bruce]

The key with a picture of an arrow and a sort of piece of
paper or something between the flying window key and the
Ctrl key on the right side of a standard keyboard (three
keys to the right of the spacebar) is the equivalent of
right click. On a laptop it might be at the top right of
the keyboard. Sometimes it is easier to use than the
mouse.

 

[PTT, Inc.]

Good point! It may seem trivial to some, but there are a lot of folks out
there who struggle with the dexterity needed to use a mouse effectively.
THANKS!

Bill Foley, Microsoft MVP (PowerPoint)
www.pttinc.com

 

[Bill]

Thanks a million - amazing! It was that simple!

-----Original Message-----
Hate to think it can be this simple, but if you move your mouse ever so
slightly when you right-click you will get the wrong Shortcut Menu. Be sure
to rest your palm on the table or desk, making sure the mouse doesn't move,
then right-click. Did this work? If not, post back (and I sincerely
apologize), but it does happen!

Bill Foley
www.pttinc.com



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