How to copy and paste

Modified on Tue, 09 May 2023 at 07:24 PM

  • PC: Ctrl + c for Copy, Ctrl + x for Cut, and Ctrl + v for Paste.
  • Mac: ⌘ + c for Copy, ⌘ + x for Cut, and ⌘ + v for Paste.



Select what you want to copy:


Text: To select text, click and drag the cursor until the text you want to copy is highlighted, then release the click.

Files: Select the file on your computer that you want to copy and paste, or you can select multiple files by holding down Ctrl to select multiple files.  

Images: In most Windows applications, you can select the picture you want to copy by clicking on it once.


Right-click on the mouse


Click Copy. The selected text, images or files will be copied to the Clipboard on your computer.

Alternatively, press Ctrl+C. In some applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Copy.


Right-click in the document or field where you want to insert the text or image.


Click Paste. The text or image will be inserted iat the place where you put the cursor.

Alternatively, press Ctrl+V. In some applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Paste.


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