Cut, copy, and paste in the context of Selection (user interface)

Code reuse is the practice of using existing source code to develop software instead of writing new code. Software reuse is a broader term that implies using any existing software asset to develop software instead of developing it again. An asset that is relatively easy to reuse and offers significant value is considered to have high reusability.

Code reuse may be achieved different ways depending on a complexity of a programming language chosen and range from a lower-level approaches like code copy-pasting (e.g. via snippets), simple functions (procedures or subroutines) or a bunch of objects or functions organized into modules (e.g. libraries) or custom namespaces, and packages, frameworks or software suites in higher-levels.

The toolbar, also called a bar or standard toolbar (originally known as ribbon), is a graphical control element on which on-screen icons can be used. A toolbar often allows for quick access to functions that are commonly used in the program. Some examples of functions a toolbar might have are open file, save, and change font. Toolbars are usually distinguished from palettes by their integration into the edges of the screen or of other windows. This can result in wasted space if multiple underpopulated bars are stacked atop each other or interface inefficiency if overloaded bars are placed on small windows.

Genetic editing (French critique génétique; German genetische Kritik; Spanish crítica genética) is a scholarly approach to editing that focuses on tracing the creative process behind a work. Instead of treating a single manuscript as a finished product, genetic editing views it as part of a larger collection of drafts, notes, and revisions. An exemplar is seen as derived from a dossier of other manuscripts and events.

This approach seeks to reconstruct the sequence of actions and transformations that led to the final version, such as writing, erasing, cutting and pasting, annotating, quoting, or correcting. The derivation can be through physical cut and paste; writing or drawing in a variety of media; quotation, annotation or correction; acts of physical defacement; etc. When multiple manuscripts or media are involved, genetic editing aims to show how different elements were combined and how the text evolved through successive stages of creation. Genetic editing aims to reconstruct the sequence of actions on the manuscript and exactly which parts of the manuscript were acted upon where multiple manuscripts have been combined.