How to Copy and Paste Text on an Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Press down for several seconds on the word where you want to start copying from.

   This will designate the text that will be copied.
   
   Pull on this highlighted portion in the left or right direction to extend or shorten it. , If you press copy, the text will stay at its origin as well whereas if you press cut, the text will be deleted from the place it is copied and get stored in clipboard.
   
   Clipboard is a temporary place where all the cut or copied stuff gets stored till you paste it somewhere. , You can open a new app if needed. ,,,
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   Step 2: Wait for a highlighted area to appear.

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   Step 3: Press down over the highlighted text and a menu will appear allowing you to cut or copy the text.

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   Step 4: Go to the place where you want to paste the text.

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   Step 5: Position the cursor in the text box where you would like the text to be pasted.

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   Step 6: Press down and hold on the text area.

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   Step 7: Select Paste.

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