How to Copy and Paste

Master copy and paste on any device

⚡Quick Answer

Ctrl+C to copy, Ctrl+V to paste (Windows) or Cmd+C and Cmd+V (Mac). On mobile, long-press to select and tap Copy/Paste.

Select text or file, press Ctrl+C to copy. Press Ctrl+V to paste.

💡Use Ctrl+X to cut (move) instead of copy.

Select text or file, press ⌘+C to copy. Press ⌘+V to paste.

💡Use ⌘+X to cut instead of copy.

Long-press on text until handles appear. Drag to select, then tap Copy. Long-press where you want to paste and tap Paste.

💡Double-tap a word to select it quickly.

Long-press on text to select. Drag handles to adjust selection. Tap Copy from the menu. Long-press to paste.

💡Some keyboards have a clipboard manager for recent copies.

Yes! On computers, right-click an image and select 'Copy Image'. On mobile, long-press the image.

Copy creates a duplicate. Cut removes the original and moves it to the clipboard.

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