Here’s how you can perform them: Cut (Ctrl + X): Highlight Text: First, select the text you want to move (cut). You can do this by clicking and dragging your mouse over the text or using the arrow keys. Cut Command: Press Ctrl + X on your keyboard. The selected text will be removed from its original location and stored in the clipboard. Copy (Ctrl + C): Highlight Text: Similar to cutting, select the text you want to duplicate (copy). Copy Command: Press Ctrl + C. The selected text will be copied to the clipboard without removing it from its original location. Paste (Ctrl + V): Place Cursor: Move your cursor to the location where you want to insert the cut or copied text. Paste Command: Press Ctrl + V. The text from the clipboard will be inserted at the cursor position. Remember these keyboard shortcuts for quick editing: Cut: Ctrl + X Copy: Ctrl + C Paste: Ctrl + V Additionally, Word offers more options for pasting: Keep Source Formatting: Maintains the original formatting when pasting. Merge Formatting: Matches the surrounding text’s formatting. Picture: Inserts the text as an image. Keep Text Only: Removes all formatting and uses default paragraph formatting.