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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-2 📅 06 Jun, 2025

What is the difference between dragging text with the mouse (left-click) and Ctrl + dragging text in MS Word 365?

A
Both actions move the text.
B
Dragging moves the text, Ctrl + dragging copies it.
C
Dragging deletes the text; Ctrl + dragging pastes it.
D
Ctrl + dragging changes the font style.
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 06 Jun, 2025 • Shift-2
What is the difference between dragging text with the mouse (left-click) and Ctrl + dragging text in MS Word 365?
Correct Answer
Dragging moves the text, Ctrl + dragging copies it.
Standard Drag Action: In modern word processors like MS Word 365, highlighting a text block and simply dragging it using the left mouse button physically reloca......
Ref/Book : NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025
Ref. Subject Computer Knowledge
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Standard Drag Action ▼
In modern word processors like MS Word 365, highlighting a text block and simply dragging it using the left mouse button physically relocates (moves) that exact text from its original spot to the newly designated cursor drop location.
Modifier Key Execution ▼
Introducing the 'Ctrl' key fundamentally modifies the software's behavior. Holding 'Ctrl' while performing the identical drag-and-drop action instructs the system to duplicate the selected data.
Final Result ▼
This means the original text stays perfectly intact at its source, and an exact replica is instantly pasted at the final destination.
Conclusion ▼
Dragging physically moves the text, while holding Ctrl during the drag copies it.
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