How to copy content of multiple text layers to clipboard?

Hello,
I have a lot of text layers in my comp. I would like to select them all, copy, then paste the content of these text layers (text) to a word processor. Is there anyway to do this?
Jason

No. You will have to do it the hard way or find a script that can save it to a text fiel. check AEnhancers.com and AEScripts.com.
Mylenium

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