Copy or Cut With the Content Tool
Let’s say you’re editing text or an imported picture, so you have the Content tool active to do that. If you want to Copy or Cut the text box or picture box, you don’t have to switch to the Item tool. Just add the Option key to your Cut or Copy key command: Option-Command-C to Copy, or Option-Command-X to Cut. (Windows: Alt-Ctrl-C and Alt-Ctr-X.)
The Content tool will remain active so you can continue editing your item.
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