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Editing Sequences

Note: Before trying to edit a sequence, make sure that the protections allow modification. See the File --> GetInfo menu. 

type in new sequence
 click on insertion point in sequence pane and type
delete characters to the left  of the cursor
 Backspace1
delete characters to the right of the cursor Delete1
Delete a block of sequence
 Select a block of nucleotides in the sequence pane
Edit --> Cut or  right-click2 --> Cut
Copy a block of sequence
 Select a block of nucleotides in the sequence pane
Edit --> Copy or  right-click2 --> Copy
Paste a block of sequence
 Click on insertion point
Edit --> Paste or right-click2 --> Paste

MAC OSX NOTES:
1  On Mac OSX, there are two Delete keys: one beside the +/= key and the other beside the end key.  The delete key beside the +/= key has the same function as the backspace key and will delete characters to the left of the cursor.  The delete key beside the "end" key will function like a PC's delete key and delete characters to the right of the cursor.

2 On Mac OSX, you can get the right click by holding down the 'ctrl' key and clicking.  However, the "Mighty Mouse" can be configured to use the right part of the mouse for right clicking. Go to System Preferences --> Keyboard & Mouse. See  http://www.macinstruct.com/node/66  for more information.