What happens if you press Ctrl + Shift + F8?

Key Points

• Rectangular selection is a feature in Microsoft Word that allows you to select text in a rectangular block, rather than selecting text line by line (which is the default behavior).
• This is useful when you want to select a block of text across multiple lines, but not necessarily the entire line.
• How it works:
• By pressing Ctrl + Shift + F8, you enter rectangular selection mode. In this mode, you can use the arrow keys or the mouse to define the rectangular area of text you want to select. The selection can extend vertically and horizontally, creating a rectangular block of selected text.

Additional Information

• Extended selection mode can be activated using F8 and allows for selecting text from the cursor position to a clicked point.
• Normal selection mode is the default mode where text is selected by dragging the cursor over the desired text.
• Understanding different selection modes and their shortcuts can significantly improve text editing and formatting tasks.