More of this Feature • Part 1: File Commands • Part 2: Proofing & Printing Commands • Part 4: Advanced Formatting Commands • Part 5: View Controls

Related Terms • Toolbar • Document • Shortcut Key

Related Resources • Word Toolbars • The Formatting Toolbar

Elsewhere on the Web • Standard Toolbar Quiz • Customizing Toolbars

The editing buttons on the standard toolbar are among the most useful. They provide you with the ability to move text around in the document, helps ensure formatting uniformity, and allow you to correct any errors you make.

Cut: Removes the current selection and places it on the clipboard.
Copy: Copies the current selection to the clipboard.
Paste: Pastes the last cut or copied selection.
Format Painter: Copies formats from a selected object and applies it to another object.
Undo: Undoes the last command or action.
Redo: Redoes the last command or action.


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