iPhone Tips and Tricks-Copy, Cut, and Paste

The new OS 3.0 has been downloaded and installed on CrazyMikes iPhone 3G. Apple has apparently gotten past the curve on having their servers accessible for the download process.

Well, since the new OS 3.0 has a bunch of new functionality we here at CrazyMikesapps have decided to introduce a series of posts addressing the many new functions the OS 3.0 brings to the table.

In addition to iPhone OS 3.0 tips and tricks there will be a new page highlighting both iPhone and iTunes tips and tricks. CM

iPhone Tips&Tricks installment #1
06/18/09, Crazy Mike Copy, Cut, and Paste

1) Cut, Copy, and Paste, how to use? The long awaited functionality of cut, copy, and paste is finally here. You can use this feature in any and all areas of the iPhone. You can use it while on the web, in notes, emails, text messages, apps, etc, but how?

Option 1
Double tap a word
Drag the blue markers to highlight your target text
Choose cut or copy (in saved text you will only have the choice to copy)
Double tap an area where you can type and press paste
option 2
Hold a word until the magnifying glass appears
Let go
Choices will be Select or Select All
Depending on your choice you will either highlight the everything or just a word
Proceed in copying, cutting, or pasting (again saved text can only be copied)
Deleting
Select a word, fragment, or sentence then merely backspace and the word(s) will be deleted