cut

Copies the selected text or the selected section of an image, or an object, and deletes it from the selection.

# Metadata

Platforms: desktop, server OS: mac, windows, linux Introduced: 1.0 Security:

# Syntax

cut [object]

# Params

- object : Any available object. If no object is specified, the cut command cuts whatever is currently selected to the clipboard.

# Examples

cut -- cuts whatever is selected

cut player "Quivering Apple" of recent card

cut the selectedObject

# Description

Use the cut command to place objects or text on the clipboard while removing them from the stack.

If no object is specified, the cut command is equivalent to choosing Edit ? Cut from the menubar.

# Tags

ui,

# See

- **property:** selected - **message:** cutKey - **keyword:** selection, image - **glossary:** object, command - **function:** clipboard - **command:** copy, delete - **object:** stack