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Vizmom

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Q: New to Apple. Need some basic info.

I'd like to know how to cut-and-paste in a document, mark (highlight) text, as well has search (ctrl-F on a PC) a document.

Also, I don't use a mouse and can't figure out the right-click.

MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Mar 27, 2012 4:37 PM

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by Barney-15E,

Barney-15E Mar 27, 2012 5:49 PM in response to Vizmom
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Mar 27, 2012 5:49 PM in response to Vizmom

Cut, copy, paste, clear, find are all the same except you use the command key (apple or cloverleaf symbol) instead of the control key.

Right-click? Are you using the Trackpad? If so, go to the Trackpad System Preferences (in the Apple menu) and set up click options:
For more learning, see here: http://www.apple.com/findouthow/mac/
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by Vizmom,

Vizmom Mar 28, 2012 3:33 PM in response to Barney-15E
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Mar 28, 2012 3:33 PM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks Barney. That did it. I figured it had to be something simple.
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