The process of copying data directly from the web to a flash drive is indeed possible and can be done without the need for intermediary software like Word or a Word file.
Normally, when you copy data from a website, you would use the copy function (typically via right-clicking and selecting "Copy") to copy the desired content. Then, you would navigate to the location on your computer where you want to save the data and paste it using the paste function (usually by right-clicking and selecting "Paste" or using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V).
To copy data directly to a flash drive, you would follow the same steps as mentioned above, but instead of navigating to a specific location on your computer, you would open your file explorer and locate the flash drive. This can usually be done by opening "This PC" or "My Computer" and finding the drive letter corresponding to your flash drive (e.g., E: or F
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Once you have located the flash drive, simply paste the copied content into the flash drive's directory by right-clicking and selecting "Paste" or using the Ctrl+V keyboard shortcut. The data will then be transferred directly to the flash drive without any intermediary steps.
It's possible that the person you spoke to at Micro Center may have misunderstood your question or provided incorrect information. However, rest assured that copying data directly from the web to a flash drive is a standard and achievable process.