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5 Refine placement of the pasted elements, if desired.
While the elements are selected, you can modify them as desired. Depending on the type of
elements being pasted, you may be able to use the Move, Rotate, and Mirror tools.
You can also use tools on the Modify <Element> tab. The available options depend on the pasted
elements. For example, for building components, you can use the Pick Host or Edit Family
options. For other types of elements, you can use the Activate Dimensions (this option appears
on the Options Bar) or Edit Pasted Elements options.
6 To finish the paste operation, click in the drawing area away from the pasted elements to deselect
them. (For some types of elements, click Modify <Element> tab
If you want to quit Paste mode, discarding the pasted elements, click Cancel on the Modify
<Element> tab, or press CTRL+Z.

Editing Pasted Elements

During a paste operation, you may need to refine the placement of pasted elements, rehost pasted building
components, or specify new references for pasted elements. The Edit Pasted Elements tool allows you to
move or modify elements before the paste operation is finalized.
To edit pasted elements:
1 Paste one or more elements from the clipboard.
See Pasting Elements from the Clipboard
2 Click Modify <Element> tab
Revit Architecture enters Edit Pasted mode. The newly pasted elements display in the defined
selection color, indicating that they are selected so you can move them. Other elements in the
drawing area display in gray, indicating that you cannot modify them during Edit Pasted mode.
While in Edit Pasted mode, you can deselect and select specific elements. (Deselected elements
display in black; selected elements display in blue [or the defined selection color].) This tool
allows you to move a specific element without moving all pasted elements. After moving a
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Tools panel Edit Pasted Elements.
Tools panel Finish.)
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