Faq/Writer/030

How do I do a multiple selection of text?
To copy, cut, format, or delete pieces of text at different places in a document:


 * for each individual selection, press while clicking or dragging the mouse.

Another method exists, suitable for the “lazy” (those who don’t want to press through 150 pages!):


 * click once on the Statusleiste - Symbol Standardauswahl.png area in the status bar;
 * from the drop-down list choose one of the following:

Note:
 * the mode has the same function as . It allows you to select the text between the first click and the one that follows the mode selection;
 * the mode has the same function as . It allows you to perform a multiple selection in the text using the mouse; and
 * the mode has the same function as . It allows you to perform a rectangular selection of text.