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The short-cut key Ctrl+X can be used to _____.

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Cut selected text

Ctrl+X Shortcut Functionality

The keyboard shortcut Ctrl+X is used to cut selected text or an item.

When you cut text, it is removed from its current location and copied to the clipboard, allowing you to move it elsewhere.

  • Cut: Selecting text and pressing $Ctrl+X$ removes it and places it on the clipboard.
  • Copy: Selecting text and pressing $Ctrl+C$ duplicates it onto the clipboard without removing it from the original location.
  • Paste: Pressing $Ctrl+V$ inserts the content currently on the clipboard into the desired location.
  • Italicize: Selecting text and pressing $Ctrl+I$ applies or removes italic formatting.

Therefore, the correct function of the $Ctrl+X$ shortcut is to cut selected text.

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