How to Copy and Paste With the Ctrl/Command Key

Highlight whatever you plan to copy.

Long-press theCtrlorCommandkey, and select theCkey once.

You’ve just copied the contents to the clipboard.

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Place the cursor where you want to paste the copied content.

Long-press theCtrlorCommandkey, and select theVkey once to paste the content.

To cut text or images, use theCtrl+Xshortcut in Windows orCommand+Xin macOS.

The moment you selectCtrl/Command+X, the information disappears and is saved in the clipboard.

To paste the contents, use theCtrl/Command+Vshortcut.