2.2-2.5 Cut, Copy, Paste, Delete - manipulating spreadsheet rows, columns and cells


To add or delete items from the datasheet:

  1. Use the mouse to select a row, column, or range of cells. Click on the row numbers, column names, or cells, respectively.
  2. Select the desired operation from the Edit menu.

"Cut" deletes the entries in the indicated location but leaves the cells intact.

"Copy" copies the information to an internal clipboard.

"Paste" retrieves information previously copied to the internal clipboard.

"Delete" eliminates the selected items and reduces the size of the spreadsheet accordingly.