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Is it possible to mark / copy a BLOCK of text

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Nobody/Anonymous
2007-11-16
2012-11-13

  • Nobody/Anonymous

    Nobody/Anonymous - 2007-11-16

    Is it possible to mark text (for copy/cut) by row and column eg. mark column 10-25, line 4-10). This would be handy when editing test data. Furthermore it would be great if changes (REPLACE) would only work on that selected block.

     

    • pshute

      pshute - 2007-11-18

      Also have a look at the column editor (alt+c). This allows you to insert text or numbers into the column block that you marked.  Note that it *is* possible to select a zero width block, even though you can't see it.

      Also, the advanced find/replace (control+r) allows you to restrict the find/replace operation to a range of columns.

       

    • fidvo

      fidvo - 2007-11-16

      If you're just talking about dragging the mouse from point A to point B to select, then hold down the ALT key while you drag.  This should highlight a rectangular block.