How do I copy text from iBooks and paste it into a word document using my mac

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How do I copy text from iBooks and paste it into a word document using my mac

I would like to copy text from an ibook and paste it into word documents (referenced of course) for my study. I bought an ibook especially so I could use it in this way. I don't seem to be able to do this though. The book was more expensive in iBooks than other ebooks and print but I thought if this was possible it would be worth it. I am using a mac book pro with mavericks. Is there a way to do this?

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iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.2)

Posted on Apr 5, 2014 1:30 AM

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Answer 1

ssschmidt

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Apr 5, 2014 1:35 AM in response to janefromac

All that should be necessary is to open the ebook, highlight what you wish to copy with the cursor (hold left click, and drag to the end of the section you wish), then either right click and choose copy OR command + c on your keyboard, then move the cursor to the desired section of your Word document, and either right click and choose paste OR command + V to paste the selection.

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janefromac Author

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Apr 5, 2014 2:07 AM in response to ssschmidt

Thanks for the reply. I have tried this but when I right click the text I want to copy, the menu shows copy but I am unable to select it. I have also tried using command + c and command + v (in the word document) but it does not paste.

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Answer 3

Apr 5, 2014 10:43 PM in response to janefromac

I've not tried this, but I would expect that the DRM-restriction on the ebook would prevent this kind of thing.

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