The functions in the Edit menu act like they do in other Windows applications. They are only available when you are editing text in a text box. The functions are:

  • Undo: undoes any changes made when typing text in a text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+Z.

  • Redo: reapplies any changes made when typing text in a text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+R.

  • Cut: places the selected text on the Windows clipboard and removes it from the text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+X.

  • Copy: places the selected text on the Windows clipboard but doesn't remove it from the text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+C.

  • Paste: places the contents of the Windows clipboard at the insertion point in the text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+V.

  • Clear: removes the selected text from the text box and does not place it on the Windows clipboard.

  • Select All: selects all text in the text box. The shortcut key for this function is Ctrl+A.


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