WD2000: Selecting Non-Contiguous Text and Graphics by Using the Spike (211675)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Word 2000
This article was previously published under Q211675

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Word, you can select only contiguous text and graphics by default. That is, to select a block of text or a combination of text and graphics, the selected items must be directly above or below one another. However, Word provides a feature called the Spike that allows you to copy non-contiguous information.

MORE INFORMATION

To use the Spike to copy non-contiguous items and paste the items as a single block of text, follow these steps:
  1. Select the first item you want to copy. Press CTRL+F3 to cut the selection to the Spike.

    NOTE: This actually creates the AutoText entry called Spike.
  2. Select the next item you want to copy. Press CTRL+F3 to cut this selection to the Spike.
  3. Paste the Spike contents into a document. To do this, use either of the following methods:
    • Press CTRL+SHIFT+F3. (This option clears the AutoText entry.)

      -or-
    • Type spike and then press F3. (This option does not clear the AutoText Entry.)

REFERENCES

For more information about selecting text, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type selecting text in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

For more information about the Spike, click Microsoft Word Help on the Help menu, type spike in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/6/2000
Keywords:kbgraphic kbinfo kbother KB211675
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