The instructions apply to all programs on Windows and Mac computers.
What Is the Easiest Way to Copy and Paste?
The easiest way to copy text is using keyboard shortcuts.
UseCtrl+CorCommand+Cto copy andCtrl+VorCommand+Vto paste.
For files, folders, images, and other multimedia content right-click and selectCopy/Paste.
PressCtrl+A(Windows) orCommand+A(Mac) to select all text in the active window.
PressCtrl+C(on Windows) orCommand+C(on Mac) to copy the content to your clipboard.
To cut text or images, use the shortcutCtrl+X(Windows) orCommand+X(Mac).
Cutting deletes the original content while saving it to the clipboard.
How Do You Copy and Paste on a Laptop Without Ctrl?
The other option is to highlight the text, right-tap the highlighted content, and then selectCopy.
To paste, right-click where you want the text to go and selectPaste.
To paste, place the cursor where you want the copied content to appear, then right-click and selectPaste.
Alternatively, hold downShiftas you make your selection to choose multiple files, then right-click and selectCopy.
Copying and pasting can save you a lot of time.
Then, it’s possible for you to select another cell and use the shortcut to paste.
Why Can’t I Copy and Paste on My Laptop?
Not all programs and web pages allow you to copy text or other content.
Some apps purposely prevent users from copying anything.
Google Chrome has an extension calledEnable Copywhich enables you to copy on restricted web pages.
Other apps have a dedicatedCopy button, which may look like two overlapping shapes.
A Google search can tell you how to copy and paste in a specific program.
FAQ
Tocopy and paste on a Chromebook, right-click and selectCopyorPaste,or use the shortcutsCtrl+CandCtrl+V.
To bring up the enhanced clipboard, press theLauncherkey+Vto see your five most recently copied items.
To copy an image or link, tap and hold the object, then tapCopy.
To paste, double-tap or tap and hold the screen, then selectPaste.
To copy images or links, tap and hold them, then tapCopy.
To paste, tap and hold the screen, then tapPaste.
To select multiple adjacent cells with the arrow keys, press and hold down theShiftkey.
To select multiple non-adjacent cells with the arrow keys, use theCtrlkey.
