Can't cut

[Stevp1]

this is a wierd question, and it's probably an obvious answer that I'm missing, but I can't seem to use the "cut" function in ANY application! Whether it's Textedit or MS Word, the Cut funtion is greyed out and I can't do the OpenApple+x key combo. Any ideas?

 

[iEric]

Why dont you use the COPY option and then just delete what you copy? or is that grayed out as well?

 

[tjwett]

maybe you're just switching from Windows but on the Mac the "Cut" function is for text only. it doesn't work for files, folders, etc. prevents you from accidentally hitting a keyboard shortcut and deleting an important document. highlight some text and you'll see the Cut command appear.

 

[DaveTheGrey]

Hi Stevp1,

read this:

https://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=53100

Dave out.

 

[Stevp1]

Ah...the light comes on.

thanks all.