Question

write short notes on selecting text in computer subject.​

Answer 1

Before executing many Word commands, you need to highlight, or select, the section of text to which a command applies. When you select text, all punctuation, blank lines, and special characters within the highlighted area are included.

To select text, drag the mouse pointer over the desired text. When the mouse pointer is positioned over an area that has been selected, the pointer changes from an I-beam to a diagonal left pointing arrow. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard method to select text, which requires placing the insertion point in the desired location and then using the arrow keys to highlight the text. Word also lets you use mouse shortcuts, outlined in Table below, to select text. To deselect selected text, simply click anywhere outside the selected area in your document or press a directional arrow key.

Method to select text

To select text:

Keyboard method

Place the insertion point where you want to begin selecting.

Press and hold Shift.

Use the directional arrow keys to highlight the desired text.

Mouse method

Position the mouse pointer where you want to begin selecting.

Drag the mouse to highlight the desired text.

Mouse shortcut method

Position the mouse pointer over any part of the desired text.

Position the mouse pointer over the appropriate location in the left margin until it changes into a diagonal right pointing arrow.

Drag or click the mouse button the appropriate number of times.

To deselect text:

Click anywhere outside the selection.or

Press any directional arrow key.

Also see Moving and Copying Text in Word

Answer 2

Answer:

Selecting text in computer: To select is to mark text or choose anything. For instance, you can choose text and copy, cut, or move it to another place. You can choose a file or folder to copy or move in Finder on a Mac or File Explorer on a Windows PC.

Explanation:

One of the most crucial abilities needed while editing a word document is text selection. You can carry out a variety of operations on a selected text, such as deleting, copying, moving, applying formatting, changing the capitalization, etc.

Ways to select text:

• Double-click a word fast to choose just that one.
• Put your cursor at the beginning of the line and press Shift + down arrow to select that line of text.
• Place your cursor at the beginning of the text and press Ctrl + Shift + down arrow to select it.