The following edit functions are available when a column is selected from the decision table. The table below shows the functions available from the tool bar or the Edit and Table menus.

 

Function	Action
Cut Columns	The selected columns(s) are cut from the decision table and copied to the clipboard. This function is available in the Edit menu only when a column is selected in the table.
Copy Columns	The selected column(s) are copied from the decision table and copied to the clipboard. This function is available in the Edit menu only when a column is selected in the table.
Paste Columns	The column(s) in the clipboard are pasted into the table at the selected location. This function is available in the Edit menu only when a column is selected in the table.
Paste / Insert Columns	Used with cut or copy columns functions. Cut or copied columns are inserted into a new selected (highlighted) location. It does not replace the selected column; it is inserted to the left of the selected column. This function is available in the Edit menu only when a column is selected in the table.  This function is also available as a tool bar icon.
Column / Insert	A new empty column is inserted into the decision table to the left of the selected column. This function is available in the Table menu only when a column is selected in the table. At all other times, this function is grayed out. This function is also available as a tool bar icon (Insert Columns).
Column / Delete	The selected column(s) are deleted from the decision table. This function is available in the Table menu only when a column is selected in the table. At all other times, this function is grayed out. This function is also available as a toolbar icon (Delete Columns).