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Word Processing Hotkeys

Typical word processing tasks include text selection, cutting, copying, and pasting. The Text module includes several character manipulation hotkeys for these tasks.

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Alt+A | Select all characters in the selected text layer.
Alt+P | Select all characters in the selected paragraph within a layer.
Alt+Shift+A | Select all characters in all layers. This operation is the same as using the Select All Layers button.
Shift+up arrow | Extend the selection one line up.
Shift+down arrow | Extend the selection one line down.
Shift+left arrow | Extend the selection one character to the left.
Shift+right arrow | Extend the selection one character to the right.
Shift+Home | Extend the selection to the beginning of the current line.
Shift+End | Extend the selection to the end of the current line.
Ctrl+Shift+PgUp | Extend the character selection to the beginning of the text layer.
Ctrl+Shift+PgDn | Extend the character selection to the end of the text layer.