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Copying and pasting is a basic function on computers
Copying and pasting is a basic function on computers and smartphones that allows you to duplicate content from one location and insert it into another. Here's how to do it on various devices:
On a Computer (Windows/Mac):
Select Text: Click and hold down the left mouse button at the beginning of the text you want to copy. Drag the cursor to highlight the desired text. Alternatively, you can double-click a word to select it, or triple-click to select a paragraph.
Copy Text: After selecting the text, right-click on the highlighted area and choose "Copy" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press
Ctrl + C(on Windows) orCommand + C(on Mac) on your keyboard.Paste Text: Move your cursor to the location where you want to paste the copied text. Right-click in the desired area and select "Paste" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can press
Ctrl + V(on Windows) orCommand + V(on Mac) on your keyboard.
On a Smartphone or Tablet (iOS/Android):
Select Text: Tap and hold on the text you want to copy until handles appear. Drag the handles to adjust the selection if needed.
Copy Text: After selecting the text, tap "Copy" from the context menu that appears above or below the selected text.
Paste Text: Tap where you want to paste the copied text. Tap and hold until the context menu appears, then tap "Paste". Alternatively, you can tap to position the cursor and then tap the "Paste" option that appears.
Keyboard Shortcuts:
Copy:
Windows: Ctrl + C
Mac: Command + C
Paste:
Windows: Ctrl + V
Mac: Command + V
Remember, the process may slightly vary depending on the software or application you're using, but these are the general steps to copy and paste across different devices and platforms.
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