Cutting and pasting, also known as EDITING, is the process of rearranging or removing words, phrases, or sentences from a text document. It is a common task in the publishing industry, where editors may need to make changes to a document before it is published. Cutting and pasting can also be used to create new documents from existing ones, such as when creating a resume or a cover letter. Additionally, cutting and pasting can be used to quickly copy and paste text from one document to another.