ExtendSelectionLeftOneWord

Created: July 27, 2015 | Updated: April 11, 2017 | Applies to versions: 15.1, 16.0, 16.1, 17.0, 17.1, 18.0, 18.1, 19.0, 19.1, 20.0, 20.1 and 20.2

Parent page: TextEdit Commands

The following pre-packaged resource, derived from this base command, is available:

Extend Selection Left one Word

Applied Parameters: None

Summary

This command is used to extend a selection by one word to the left of the current cursor position.

Access

Access to this command is made using the Shift+Ctrl+Left Arrow keyboard shortcut only.

Use

Simply position the cursor at the required location in the document and launch the command. The selection will include all characters to the left of the original cursor position, up to the beginning of the first word encountered, as defined by an alphanumeric character preceded by a space character.

Use the command repeatedly, to extend the selection to include additional words to the left.

Tips

You can control selection specifically by using Click-and-drag.