What does 'cut' do when editing text?

When you use the 'cut' function while editing text, it removes the selected text from its original location and stores it in the clipboard. This action enables you to easily move the text to a different location within the same document or to another document. The fact that the text is stored in the clipboard means that it can be pasted elsewhere as needed, allowing for efficient rearrangement of text without the need to retype it. The clipboard acts as a temporary storage space that retains the cut text until you either paste it or replace it with new copied or cut content. This functionality is fundamental in text editing, as it provides flexibility in modifying documents.