Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Learn how to use the Spike in Microsoft Word. The Spike lets you cut or copy many pieces of content and then paste that content all at once.

This tutorial was recorded in Word for Microsoft 365 for PC and Word for Microsoft 365 for Mac (a.k.a., Word for Mac). These steps also apply to Word 2024, Word 2021, Word 2019, and Word 2016.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:59 How to Cut or Copy Content to the Spike
02:18 How to Paste Content from the Spike
02:27 How to Paste Content and Empty the Spike
02:51 How to Paste Content Without Emptying the Spike

📝 Companion Blog Post/Transcript for this Video
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How to Use the Spike in Microsoft Word (PC & Mac)
erinwrightwriting.com/spike-in-microsoft-word

💻 Related Resources
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How to Use the Clipboard in Microsoft Word
youtu.be/dX-rz5keZIU

How to Use Microsoft Word (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsjMtG6vRKB1jIV_pvfIdQjK

How to Use Word for Mac (Playlist)
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiERbFGLG604i1h490xRBdJ

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