How to copy and paste a file from folder to folder
When you want to copy a file from one folder to another without removing the file from the original folder, you can use the copy and paste functions built into Windows. "Copy" creates a copy of the selected item and "Paste" places the item in the desired directory. The result is that you have two copies of the file; one in the original folder and one in the new folder.
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Instructions
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Double-click on the folder containing the file that you want to copy. The contents of the folder are displayed.
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Right-click on the file that you want to copy to another folder. Select "Copy" from the menu that appears. Close the folder by clicking the red "X" in the top-right corner of the window.
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Double-click on the folder to which you want to paste the file.
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Right-click on a blank space inside the folder and select "Paste." The file is copied to the folder. Depending on the size of the file, this may happen instantly or take some time.
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Tips & Warnings
You can also copy and paste using keyboard shortcuts. Click on the file you want to copy and press "Ctrl" and "C" to copy the file. Open the folder to which you want to paste the file and press "Ctrl" and "V" to paste the file into that folder.
