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Thanks.  As I've spent a bit more time on this I realize I only need to be concerned with the html file and I can cut and paste each note.  I should also make an enex in case that can be imported.
I am probably going to use MS Onenote. 
I had selected to go back to the free version, but two days ago, when I tried to use it, I was forced to sign up for a pay plan to use my own data;  I signed up for ome week for free.
Evernote has migrated towards a business environment with sharing.  And little time has been spent on being intuitive or working in a standard way. Since it has been bought out, the new owners have not bothered to talk to the existing base.  I believe that features important to single users will continue to go and Evernote will end up being a tool for offices.
I hope the people in this system will find that Evernote continues to meet their needs and is responsive.  I've only used it for about 8 years, but it still feels sad
Be well.

Hi Gazumped.
I was using the application on my Mac.  I highlight text, but it allows me to do nothing.  But you did get me to look at the situation.  At the top of the document is an icon labeled web clipping.  (See the picture below)  When I click on that line, it allows me to simplify the formatting (remove HTML) and I can edit it.  I just didn't expect an extra step....I thought it was much like cutting and pasting.
Oh, Evernote;..can you create an error message, so that if someone clicks on text from the web clipping that says it cannot be edited until one clicks on the right place?  Or even better let's them choose to do it if they click on the text.
Solved! (For me, but will be encountered by many other.  (Amazing how simple many things are if there's just  a sign.)

Well then it seems to me that the best solution would be to have users select their choice in Preferences.