The document window is the window in which you will create, edit, and view your document. The methods and tools that you will use to enter data will depend on the type of document that you are producing. Still, there are some rules that apply to editing almost every document. Text and numerical information is generally entered from the keyboard much as you would enter it with a typewriter. Alternatives to the keyboard such as voice recognition are becoming more widely available.
Additional alternatives are available for users with disabilities.
Graphic information is generally input with the mouse or with an alternative to the mouse, such as a joystick, trackball, or drawing tablet. It may also be input using a scanner, digital camera, or similar method. Information is generally selected using the mouse. To select text, use the mouse to place the cursor at the beginning of the desired text. Holding the left mouse button down, drag the mouse across the desired selection.