To select a word

·       Double click on the word.

To select a line

·       Move the mouse pointer to the left of the line you wish to select, until the mouse pointer changes from an I bar to an arrow pointing upwards and to the right. You are now in the “Selection Bar”, a hidden screen element.

·       Click once with the mouse button to select the line.

To select a sentence

·       Move the mouse pointer within the sentence that you wish to select and click once.  Depress the Ctrl key and then click within the sentence.

To select a paragraph

·       Move the mouse pointer within the paragraph that you wish to select and click three times.

To select all text

·       Press Ctrl +A

OR select the Select All command, located under the Edit drop down menu.