1. Lesson 6: Copy, Cut, and Paste Content
Unit 1: Introduction
Lesson 6: Copy, Cut, and Paste Content

2. Lesson 6: Copy, Cut, and Paste Content
Objectives:
Copy, cut, and paste information within a spreadsheet

3. Copy, Paste, and Other Keyboard Shortcuts
Typical keyboard shortcuts, such as Control + C, and Control + V, can also be used to copy and paste information in Excel.
Ctrl+C: Copy the selected cell(s)
Ctrl+V: Paste the cell(s) at the selected location
Ctrl+Z: Undo pervious actions
Escape: Cancels a command

4. You can copy a range of cells, and paste them in a selected location.
Copy and Paste a Range of Cells
You can copy a range of cells, and paste them in a selected location.
Copy and Paste
By default, the range of cells will be pasted using the same orientation as the copied cells. For example, if you copy a 5 by 3 area of the spreadsheet and then paste it, the paste location will be a 5 by 3 area.

5. Copy and Paste Select the cell(s) you would like to copy.
Copy the cell(s). Options include:
Click the Edit tab, and then click Copy
Use the keyboard short cut Ctrl+C
Right-click cells and select Copy
Select the location where you would like to paste the cell(s).
Paste the copied cell(s). Options include:
Click the Edit tab, and then click Paste
Use the keyboard short cut Ctrl+V
Right-click cells and select Paste

6. Cut and Paste Select the cell(s) you would like to copy.
Cut the cell(s). Options include:
Click the Edit tab, and then click Cut
Use the keyboard short cut Ctrl+X
Right-click cells and select Cut
Select the location where you would like to paste the cell(s).
Paste the copied cell(s). Options include:
Click the Edit tab, and then click Paste
Use the keyboard short cut Ctrl+V
Right-click cells and select Paste

7. Moving Rows and Columns
You can click and drag rows and columns to new locations.
The process for moving rows and columns is:
1. Select the row or column
2. Hold the cursor over the row number (or column letter)
3. When the cursor changes to a hand, click and hold. The cursor should change to a fist.
4. Drag the row or column to its new location.

8. Other Paste Options
There are other Paste options available. For example, you can paste just the cell’s content or just the cell’s format.

9. Moving Content Using Drag and Drop
You can also move content in the spreadsheet using the drag and drop method.

10. Summary
You learned several ways to copy, cut, and paste information within a spreadsheet.