Re: SQL*Plus copy/paste right-click

Patrick Demets wrote:

> I've a problem with SQL*Plus 8 (8i 8.1.7 R3) where I cannot paste
> highlighted text by right-clicking. The SQL*Plus manual is quite clear in
> stating that a quick method to copy/paste is to highlight the text (with the
> left mouse button and dragging to select), and while still holding the left
> button down, pressing the right button to paste the text to the SQL*Plus
> command prompt. Well, on a fresh install of 8.1.7 on Windows 2000 SR2, this
> doesn't work. However, I've seen it work on other similar installations.
> Could it be a settings issue?
>
> Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Patrick Demets
> informAction Business Solutions
>
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I've never heard of dragging. Just highlight the text and while it is still [Quoted] highlighted (left button still pressed) and press the right mouse button.

Daniel Morgan Received on Sat Apr 05 2003 - 16:29:12 CEST