Cheryl,
How large are the blocks of text? You can use a very simple Text Edit keyboard shortcut to move through and select paragraphs at a time. By using Shift-Option-Down Arrow, you can select contiguous paragraphs. First, move the insertion point to the beginning of the text you wish to select. Then press Shift-Option-Down Arrow, or Up Arrow, whichever direction you choose, to select the contiguous paragraphs. HTH
