To Move or Copy Text in the Text Editor Window (Visual LISP IDE)

Coping and reusing code in the text editor allows you to rapidly create new functions.

Note: The Visual LISP IDE is available on Windows only.

Move or copy text by dragging in the text editor

1. Select the text to move or copy.
2. Position the cursor inside the selected area, and press and hold the left pointer button.
3. Drag the text to the new location.
4. Release the pointer button.

   Press and hold Ctrl before releasing the pointer button to copy the text instead of moving it.

Move or copy text with the Clipboard in the text editor

1. Select the text to move or copy.
2. Do one of the following:
   • Press Ctrl+C to copy the text to the Clipboard.
   • Press Ctrl+X to cut the text and move it to the Clipboard.
3. Position the cursor in the location to add the text to.
4. Press Ctrl+V to paste the text from the Clipboard at the current location of the cursor.