Beginner’s Guide to Copying and Pasting – iOS, Android and Windows

Introduction

Copying and Pasting on Windows

Copying and pasting text or files on Windows is simple. Follow these steps:

Step 1: Highlight the Text or Select the File

• Text: Click at the start of the text, hold down the left mouse button, and drag the cursor to highlight the desired text.
• Files: Click once on the file to select it. To select multiple files, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking each file.

Step 2: Copy the Text or File

There are two ways to copy:

1. Using Right-Click Menu:
   • Right-click the highlighted text or selected file.
   • Click Copy from the menu.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcut:
   • Press Ctrl + C on your keyboard.

Step 3: Paste the Text or File

Once copied, you can paste it elsewhere:

1. Using Right-Click Menu:
   • Right-click in the location where you want to paste.
   • Click Paste from the menu.
2. Using Keyboard Shortcut:
   • Press Ctrl + V to paste.

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Copying and Pasting on iOS (iPhone & iPad)

Step 1: Highlight the Text

• Tap and hold on the text until a selection tool appears.
• Drag the selection handles to highlight the desired text.

Step 2: Copy the Text

• Tap Copy from the pop-up menu.

Step 3: Paste the Text

• Tap and hold in the area where you want to paste.
• Tap Paste from the pop-up menu.

For files or images, use the Share option and select Copy when available.

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Copying and Pasting on Android

Step 1: Highlight the Text

• Tap and hold on the text until a selection tool appears.
• Adjust the selection handles to highlight the text.

Step 2: Copy the Text

• Tap Copy from the pop-up menu.

Step 3: Paste the Text

• Tap and hold in the location where you want to paste.
• Tap Paste from the pop-up menu.

For images and files, use the Share button and select Copy to clipboard when available.