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Select the Text Nothing happens on a computer until you select it. Double click on the word, “Michigan.” to select it. You should see a blue box around the text when it is selected.   Single click just places your cursor. Double click on a word to select it. Triple click to select a paragraph.   Old tricks: To select a line of type, place your cursor between the edge of the paper and the first letter of type for the sentences you want to highlight. The cursor changes from an I-beam to a white arrow. Click and hold your left mouse button to drag and select the type you want.	Microsoft Word