select text
To select text, do any of the following while viewing a document in editing view:
Select a word: Double-tap it.
Select a paragraph: Triple-tap in the paragraph.
Select an item in a list: Tap its bullet, number, or letter.
Select a range of text: Double-tap a word, then move the grab points to include more or less text. Drag beyond the end of a paragraph to include any formatting marks (called invisibles).
You can select a range of text only within the same area of your document—for example, within the document body, or within a single text box, shape, or table cell.
To deselect all text selections, tap anywhere on the page outside a selection.