How to Copy and 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., Right-click on the mouse or trackpad., Click Copy.,Click in the document or field where you want...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Select what you want to copy: Text: To select text
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 a multiple files.
Images:
In most Windows applications, you can select the picture you want to copy by clicking on it once. -
Step 2: click and drag the cursor until the text you want to copy is highlighted
If using a trackpad, depending on your computer's settings you can perform a right-click by either using two fingers to click the trackpad, or by tapping the far-right side of the trackpad with a single finger., The text will be copied to the Clipboard (a type of temporary storage) on your computer.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+C.
In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Copy. ,, The text or image will be inserted into the document or field at the place where you put the cursor.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+V.
In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Paste. -
Step 3: then release the click.
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Step 4: Right-click on the mouse or trackpad.
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Step 5: Click Copy.
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Step 6: Click in the document or field where you want to insert the text or image.
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Step 7: Click Paste.
Detailed Guide
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 a multiple files.
Images:
In most Windows applications, you can select the picture you want to copy by clicking on it once.
If using a trackpad, depending on your computer's settings you can perform a right-click by either using two fingers to click the trackpad, or by tapping the far-right side of the trackpad with a single finger., The text will be copied to the Clipboard (a type of temporary storage) on your computer.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+C.
In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Copy. ,, The text or image will be inserted into the document or field at the place where you put the cursor.
Alternatively, press Ctrl+V.
In many applications, you can also click Edit in the menu bar, then click Paste.
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