How to Copy and Paste from Microsoft Word to Email
(See other side for Word 2007)
Many people find it necessary to copy and
paste text from one program to another.
For example, one may need to email the
text of a resume rather than the file itself.
To transfer the text from Word to a
personal email is simple.
Click
In the word document click edit.
In the edit submenu click select all.
Notice that all of the text is highlighted.
Click edit. In the edit submenu click copy.
Click
Minimize the window.
Log into your email.
Open a new message.
Right click the mouse in the text area of the
email.
Notice a small menu pops up.
Click
Click paste.
The text from your original document is now
in the email.
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How to Copy and Paste from Microsoft Word 2007 to Email
Many people find it necessary to copy and paste text from one program to another.
For example, one may need to email the text of a resume rather than the file itself.
To transfer the text from Word to a personal email is simple.
In the word document click the “Home” tab, then Select, then Select All.
Notice that all of the text is now highlighted.
Click Copy.
Minimize the window.
Log into your email.
Open a new message.
Right click the mouse in the text area of
the email.
Notice a small menu pops up.
Click paste.
Oak Lawn Public Library, 9427 South Raymond Ave., Oak Lawn, Illinois 60453 708-422-4990