2.4.3 Select characters

You can select multiple lines or a block that consists of multiple lines by any one of the following methods.

Editing of the selected contents can be done by using [Cut], [Copy], [Paste], or [Delete] from the [Edit] menu.

Caution

The information of bookmarks (see "2.8 Register Bookmarks") is not included in the selected contents.

(1)

Multiple lines selection

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Drag the left-mouse button

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Press the [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] key while holding down the [Shift] key

(2)

Block selection

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Drag the left-mouse button while holding down the [Alt] key

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Press the [Right], [Left], [Up] or [Down] key while holding down the [Alt] + [Shift] key

Figure 2.6

Multiple Lines Selection and Block Selection

 

Caution

If you select a block and paste it on the last line, a new line will be added below the last line. Note that the block will be pasted from the beginning of the new line regardless of where you have tried to paste it within the last line.