(29-08-2025, 17:24)theo_luddite Wrote: BBB - hold your finger on the first word you want to copy until it gets highlighted. You'll see two blue tags either side of the word. Put your finger on and drag the 2nd (right hand) one to the end of what you want to copy. You will be prompted to 'Copy' 'Share' 'Select all' or 'Web search' (usually), Pick 'Copy'. Note you won't see the commas I've used to highlight each selection option.

Open a New Reply from the bottom of the page (it's easier) and long press with your finger in the new Reply Window where you will be prompted to Paste what you copied. You can then edit what you've pasted with your predictions before clicking Post Reply as usual.

I've never tried it on a phone but with the right adapters you can attach a wired or wireless mouse (or keyboard) to an Android tablet so I've assumed it works with an Android phone too.

I've now tried it and it does. Whether you can get one in time is another matter.

You need a USB Type C to USB Adabpter if you've a recent phone or whatever USB type charger port you have in your phone.



Adapter

The older Type B Mini to USB are harder to find.



Other versions might not have a wire. like the Mini Type C to USB version above.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TECHGEAR-Adapter-Cable-Compatible-Tablet/dp/B00H4UHWZA/ref=asc_df_B00H4UHWZA?mcid=28410b94c49e3ecd9a9a2d96b1d99840&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=710951807954&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11714849130815884774&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9220004&hvtargid=pla-2361612741329&psc=1&hvocijid=11714849130815884774-B00H4UHWZA-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

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If you can't wait for Amazon/eBay to deliver (you should have asked us last week) try a local phone gadget shop where you live or where you are going. Take your phone and mouse + adapter (if wireless) to show them what you need.

We international travellers never travel without our gadgets and adapters. It's the only super power we have. Hope you aren't travelling to China because if you are you'll need a whole new kind of mains adapter/extension when you get there. Please don't ask, you can usually/often only get them when you get there but they work with everyone elses mains plugs and I mean everyone's, and they are dirt cheap. Just find a supermarket or gadget shop when you get there. If only they worked here.

Don't get me started on Switzerland ....... ffs.a

(29-08-2025, 17:24)theo_luddite Wrote: BBB - hold your finger on the first word you want to copy until it gets highlighted. You'll see two blue tags either side of the word. Put your finger on and drag the 2nd (right hand) one to the end of what you want to copy. You will be prompted to 'Copy' 'Share' 'Select all' or 'Web search' (usually), Pick 'Copy'. Note you won't see the commas I've used to highlight each selection option.

Open a New Reply from the bottom of the page (it's easier) and long press with your finger in the new Reply Window where you will be prompted to Paste what you copied. You can then edit what you've pasted with your predictions before clicking Post Reply as usual.

I've never tried it on a phone but with the right adapters you can attach a wired or wireless mouse (or keyboard) to an Android tablet so I've assumed it works with an Android phone too.

I've now tried it and it does. Whether you can get one in time is another matter.

You need a USB Type C to USB Adabpter if you've a recent phone or whatever USB type charger port you have in your phone.



Adapter

The older Type B Mini to USB are harder to find.



Other versions might not have a wire. like the Mini Type C to USB version above.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TECHGEAR-Adapter-Cable-Compatible-Tablet/dp/B00H4UHWZA/ref=asc_df_B00H4UHWZA?mcid=28410b94c49e3ecd9a9a2d96b1d99840&tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=710951807954&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11714849130815884774&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9220004&hvtargid=pla-2361612741329&psc=1&hvocijid=11714849130815884774-B00H4UHWZA-&hvexpln=0&gad_source=1

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If you can't wait for Amazon/eBay to deliver (you should have asked us last week) try a local phone gadget shop where you live or where you are going. Take your phone and mouse + adapter (if wireless) to show them what you need.

We international travellers never travel without our gadgets and adapters. It's the only super power we have. Hope you aren't travelling to China because if you are you'll need a whole new kind of mains adapter/extension when you get there. Please don't ask, you can usually/often only get them when you get there but they work with everyone elses mains plugs and I mean everyone's, and they are dirt cheap. Just find a supermarket or gadget shop when you get there. If only they worked here.

Don't get me started on Switzerland ....... ffs.a

(01-09-2025, 12:22)theo_luddite Wrote: BBB - watch this - it's for text messages but it applies equally to any Android App, including this one.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeV4sv2pGsw

Once you've copied and pasted what you need into a thread reply, you can do the same thing to highlight anything you don't need. You will then get an option to Cut in addition to Copy etc. Cut is the same as Delete.

Otherwise ask the nearest 10 year old to help you.