Operation Manual

58 Working with Objects
Copying, pasting, and replicating objects
Besides using the Windows Clipboard to copy and paste objects, you can
duplicate objects easily using drag-and-drop, and replicate multiple copies of
any object in precise formations. You can also transfer the formatting of one
object to another, with the option of selecting specific attributes to be included
when formatting is pasted.
To copy an object (or multiple selection) to the Windows Clipboard:
• Click Copy on the Standard toolbar.
If you're using another Windows application, you can usually copy and paste
objects via the Clipboard.
To paste an object from the Clipboard:
• Click Paste on the Standard toolbar.
The standard Paste command inserts the object at the insertion point or (for a
separate object) at the center of the page. To insert a separate object at the same
page location as the copied item, use the Paste in Place command.
To choose between alternative Clipboard formats:
• Choose Paste Special... from the Edit menu.
To duplicate an object:
1. Select the object, then press the Ctrl key.
2. Drag the object via the
Move button to a new location on the page,
then release the mouse button.
3. To constrain the position of the copy (to same horizontal or vertical),
also press and hold down the Shift key while dragging. A duplicate of
the object appears at the new location.