How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word

Learn three ways to cut, copy, and paste in Microsoft Word. Plus, the bonus tip at the end shows how to choose a pasting option after pasting your text.

This tutorial features Word for Microsoft 365. These steps also apply to Word 2019, Word 2016, and Word 2013.

🍎Are you on a Mac? Please watch my other tutorial " How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Word for Mac" at    • How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Word for Mac  .

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:43 What Does It Mean to Cut, Copy, and Paste?
1:55 How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Cut, Copy, and Paste
2:42 How to Use the Ribbon to Cut, Copy, and Paste
6:18 How to Use the Shortcut Menu to Cut, Copy, and Paste
7:14 How to Choose a Pasting Option after Pasting Text

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Cut, Copy, and Paste in Microsoft Word
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