Use the Spike to move text and graphics from nonadjacent locations

Microsoft Office Word 2003

  • To move an item to the Spike, select the text or graphic you want, and then press CTRL+F3.

    You can repeat this step for each additional item you want to move to the Spike.

  • Click in the document where you want to insert the Spike's contents.
  • Do one of the following:
    • To insert the Spike's contents and empty the Spike, press CTRL+SHIFT+F3.
    • To insert the Spike's contents without emptying the Spike, point to AutoText on the Insert menu, and then click AutoText. In the Enter AutoText entries here box, click Spike, and then click Insert.

  • ShowTip

    To view the Spike's contents, point to AutoText on the Insert menu, click AutoText, and then click Spike in the list of AutoText names. Microsoft Word displays all or a portion of the Spike's contents in the Preview box.