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Gingergirlsmom · 07-19-2008, 05:08 AM

Okay...sometimes I ramble on when I'm posting

. Occasionally, when I've completed an unusually prolific post, I realize that it should go elsewhere and not pollute the op's thread. Chances are I've rambled way off topic...

So, naturally, before posting, I attempt to copy what I've written, and I can't!

Beyond posting it, copying it, then hitting edit and deleting the post, is there anyway to copy an unsubmitted post???

Suzy · 07-19-2008, 05:19 AM

When you're writing it and before you submit, highlight what you want to copy (or cut) out of your message. Then hold down "Control" and push "C" to copy your thread, and then when you go to post your new thread, you can hold down "Control" and push "V" to paste into the new message.

Control + X will also work to CUT the part out of the original message. Try doing this in Word a few times before you're on YT, or try it in the test forum until you get used to how it works. Control C or X will only store the LAST thing you copied or cut-so you can't copy just one paragraph, and then try to copy another without pasting the first thing you copied in another place. So, if you need more than one paragraph, copy them all at once. I hope that makes sense and helps!

C C Kent · 07-19-2008, 05:23 AM

Good question and good answer, that's a helpful piece of information for me too.

Thanks to both of you.

Gingergirlsmom · 07-19-2008, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

When you're writing it and before you submit, highlight what you want to copy (or cut) out of your message. Then hold down "Control" and push "C" to copy your thread, and then when you go to post your new thread, you can hold down "Control" and push "V" to paste into the new message.

Control + X will also work to CUT the part out of the original message. Try doing this in Word a few times before you're on YT, or try it in the test forum until you get used to how it works. Control C or X will only store the LAST thing you copied or cut-so you can't copy just one paragraph, and then try to copy another without pasting the first thing you copied in another place. So, if you need more than one paragraph, copy them all at once. I hope that makes sense and helps!

Thanks! I've always just copied using "right-click" then "copy"..never knew the keyboard commands! Your answer is great! Can't wait to give it a try.

Suzy · 07-19-2008, 06:06 AM

YAY! Glad I could help...

Just thought of another shortcut-if you want to copy a WHOLE post, click anywhere in the text of what you want to copy. Hit Control +A to select all, then Control + C to copy it-now you've got the whole thing!

Other shortcuts that work in almost all Windows programs:
Control + B =Bold text
Control + S= Save
Control + P= Print
Control + U=Underline
Control +N = New blank document (like in Word or Powerpoint, etc.)
Windows key (2 keys on either side of your space bar) + M= minimizes the window you're working in (great for being on YT while at work, LOL!)

I think that's mostly everything. Hope that helps you have fun with keyboard shortcuts!

ETA: Also, Control + Z = Undo in many programs too!

Nancy1999 · 07-19-2008, 08:54 AM

Great tips, but couldn't you still right click, click on "select all" and then "copy," or am I missing something here?

Gingergirlsmom · 07-19-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Great tips, but couldn't you still right click, click on "select all" and then "copy," or am I missing something here?

Yeah, unless I've already submitted my post, the word "copy" doesn't appear when I right-click.

I'm trying the control C method right now, I'll let you know if it works.

Gingergirlsmom · 07-19-2008, 11:59 AM

okay...here goes,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Great tips, but couldn't you still right click, click on "select all" and then "copy," or am I missing something here?

Yeah, unless I've already submitted my post, the word "copy" doesn't appear when I right-click.

Yaay!!! that worked!

Nancy1999 · 07-19-2008, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

okay...here goes,

Yeah, unless I've already submitted my post, the word "copy" doesn't appear when I right-click.

Yaay!!! that worked!

I'm glad you found something that worked, but another way to do it when you have alread submitted the post is to left click over the words you want, and it will "highlight" them, then you can right click copy. I'm not saying that your way isn't better though.

Suzy · 07-19-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I'm glad you found something that worked, but another way to do it when you have alread submitted the post is to left click over the words you want, and it will "highlight" them, then you can right click copy. I'm not saying that your way isn't better though.

Right, she could do that, but she was originally asking how to do it from the posting box, when she got OT on threads and wanted to start new ones somewhere else without posting all of it. If she did it that way, she would need to go back and edit and then erase the part she didn't want to include in this thread and then post it in the other.

Gingergirl's mom-didn't mean to talk about you like you weren't here

Just realized how that all sounded!

Nancy1999 · 07-19-2008, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzy

Right, she could do that, but she was originally asking how to do it from the posting box, when she got OT on threads and wanted to start new ones somewhere else without posting all of it. If she did it that way, she would need to go back and edit and then erase the part she didn't want to include in this thread and then post it in the other.

Gingergirl's mom-didn't mean to talk about you like you weren't here

Just realized how that all sounded!

Ok, thanks!

Gingergirlsmom · 07-19-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suzy

Right, she could do that, but she was originally asking how to do it from the posting box, when she got OT on threads and wanted to start new ones somewhere else without posting all of it. If she did it that way, she would need to go back and edit and then erase the part she didn't want to include in this thread and then post it in the other.

Gingergirl's mom-didn't mean to talk about you like you weren't here

Just realized how that all sounded!

Well...I wasn't here.

Lol, I started this thread and now even I'm confused about what it's about

. JK

07-19-2008, 05:08 AM	#1
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	YT Copy/Paste question Okay...sometimes I ramble on when I'm posting . Occasionally, when I've completed an unusually prolific post, I realize that it should go elsewhere and not pollute the op's thread. Chances are I've rambled way off topic... So, naturally, before posting, I attempt to copy what I've written, and I can't! Beyond posting it, copying it, then hitting edit and deleting the post, is there anyway to copy an unsubmitted post??? __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

07-19-2008, 05:19 AM	#2
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	When you're writing it and before you submit, highlight what you want to copy (or cut) out of your message. Then hold down "Control" and push "C" to copy your thread, and then when you go to post your new thread, you can hold down "Control" and push "V" to paste into the new message. Control + X will also work to CUT the part out of the original message. Try doing this in Word a few times before you're on YT, or try it in the test forum until you get used to how it works. Control C or X will only store the LAST thing you copied or cut-so you can't copy just one paragraph, and then try to copy another without pasting the first thing you copied in another place. So, if you need more than one paragraph, copy them all at once. I hope that makes sense and helps! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

07-19-2008, 06:06 AM	#5
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	YAY! Glad I could help... Just thought of another shortcut-if you want to copy a WHOLE post, click anywhere in the text of what you want to copy. Hit Control +A to select all, then Control + C to copy it-now you've got the whole thing! Other shortcuts that work in almost all Windows programs: Control + B =Bold text Control + S= Save Control + P= Print Control + U=Underline Control +N = New blank document (like in Word or Powerpoint, etc.) Windows key (2 keys on either side of your space bar) + M= minimizes the window you're working in (great for being on YT while at work, LOL!) I think that's mostly everything. Hope that helps you have fun with keyboard shortcuts! ETA: Also, Control + Z = Undo in many programs too! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

07-19-2008, 08:54 AM	#6
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Great tips, but couldn't you still right click, click on "select all" and then "copy," or am I missing something here? __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

07-19-2008, 05:23 AM	#3
C C Kent YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Missouri Ozarks Posts: 452	Good question and good answer, that's a helpful piece of information for me too. Thanks to both of you.