Microsoft 2007 - Moving Text Using the Mouse

Word incorporates many different tools you can use to edit your document. One of the least used, but most unique methods of editing your document uses the mouse entirely. You can use your mouse to move text, the same way you would move another element, such as a graphic. To move text with your mouse, you need to first ensure that the feature is enabled.

To do this, follow these steps:

1.  Click the Office button and then click Word Options.

2.  Click Advanced.

3.  Make sure the box beside the Allow Text to Be Dragged and
     Dropped option is selected. (The option is in the Editing section.)

4.  Click OK to close the dialog box.

Once enabled, you can use the mouse to move text by following these steps:

1.  Select the text you want to move.

2.  Click on the text with the mouse and drag it to where you want
     it moved.

3.  Release the mouse button.