1. A computer-implemented method using an electronic device having a touch-sensitive display, comprising: displaying text on the touch-sensitive display; detecting a text selection initiation gesture comprising placement of two or more fingers on the touch-sensitive display for a predetermined amount of time; and in response to the detecting of the text selection initiation gesture, inserting a text selection area bounded by a first endpoint located in the text at a first location and a second endpoint in the text at a second location.