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select and drag text in word 13 using touchscreen?

Using a surface pro with 8.1 and word 13 I cannot select and move a text word in a document. When I use my finger to select the word it selects it and puts two handles below it. when i try to move the word with the handles it does not move.

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Hi,

I'd like to ask a couple of questions before proceeding:

1) Are you able to drag text in other Office or Non-Office applications like Excel or Word?

2) Are you trying to drag and move the text in an existing document or a blank document?

Reply with necessary information and I'll be glad to help you further.

Thank you.

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Daniel,

Thanks for responding.

1.

Yes, I can select and drag a word using the mouse on Word 2013 and also Word 2007. I want to use my finger to do the same thing on my surface Pro.

2.

I am trying to move the word in an existing document.

Bill

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Last updated December 6, 2022 Views 189 Applies to: