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Chapter 6: Text

Adding text

You can add text by typing, pasting, or importing text from another file. In general, you use standard word-

processing techniques to work with text in InCopy. Select the Type tool on the toolbox, and then use the

techniques described below. These methods work the same way in Galley, Story, and Layout views, whether or not

the content is linked to InDesign.

Note: You can track changes so that added text is highlighted in Galley and Story views. (See “Tracking changes” on

page 165.)

Typing Click the insertion point where you want to add text, and begin typing.

Selecting Click and drag, double-click, or triple-click to select individual characters, words, lines, or paragraphs

(depending on the Preferences settings). Or click anywhere in the content, and choose Edit > Select All.

Copying Select the text you want to copy, and choose Edit > Copy.

Cutting Select the text you want to cut, and choose Edit > Cut.

Pasting Copy or cut text, click at the location you want, and choose Edit > Paste. If you want to remove the

formatting of the pasted text, choose Edit > Paste Without Formatting. If you want to add or remove spacing as

necessary, select Adjust Spacing Automatically When Cutting And Pasting Words in the Type section of the Prefer-

ences dialog box.

Deleting Select the text you want to delete, and choose Edit > Clear.

You can also import text directly from another text document.