Cannot copy selection

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ixodid
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Cannot copy selection

Post by ixodid » Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:15 pm

I have used my mouse to select a section of a track (it's highlighted in darker grey) but I cannot copy it - the copy function is greyed out.

What do I have to do to copy the section I selected?

v 2.0.2

Thank you!

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Re: Cannot copy selection

Post by steve » Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:23 pm

Press the Stop button.
Most of Audacity's commands are unavailable while playing, recording or paused.
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

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Re: Cannot copy selection

Post by ixodid » Fri Feb 07, 2014 4:26 pm

Aaah - that's it - so simple - thank you!

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