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In Word, you can select all text in a document (Ctrl+A), or select specific text or items in a table by using the mouse or keyboard. You can also select text or items that are in different places. For example, you can select a paragraph on one page and a sentence on a different page.
Select all text
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Click anywhere within the document.
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Press Ctrl+A on your keyboard to select all text in the document.
Select specific text
You can also select a specific word, line of text, or one or more paragraphs.
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Place your cursor in front of the first letter of the word, sentence, or paragraphs you want to select.
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Click and hold while you drag your cursor to select the text you want.
Other ways to select text
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To select a single word, quickly double-click that word.
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To select a line of text, place your cursor at the start of the line, and press Shift + down arrow.
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To select a paragraph, place your cursor at the start of the paragraph, and press Ctrl + Shift + down arrow.
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