How can you select text in a windows command prompt without using the mouse?

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00:00 How Can You Select Text In A Windows Command Prompt Without Using The Mouse?
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As Ignacio said however you need to ensure "QuickEdit Mode" is enabled from the CMD properties.

ALT+Space -> E -> M (now in mark mode)
move the pointer using arrow keys
Hold shift and select the area to copy
Hit Enter and it's now on the clipboard

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AltSpace, Mark, arrow keys, hold Shift, arrow keys, Enter.

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Please be aware, that ALT+Space > E > M only works on English locales of Windows. In other language versions the letters after the ALT+Space can differ. e.g. on a German version of Windows have to press ALT+SPACE > B > M

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Here's what works for me on Windows 10 v1909: CtrlM or Top-left icon (or AltSpace) > Edit (E) > Mark (K).

Then, you can select text holding Shift and pressing arrow keys.