How to Copy and Paste on iPad

The copy and paste capability on an iPad saves valuable time when you are entering text. Use the on-screen magnifying glass to select text you've typed on the iPad. Once selected, move the text to another document or between applications.

Instructions

1. Go to any screen that has text on it. This can be an email, text, Web page or a document inside an App. As long as the text isn't part of an image, you can copy and paste it.

2. Touch and hold your finger on the iPad screen on the text you wish you to select. A magnifying glass appears. Position the glass over the text you want to copy.

3. Remove your finger from the screen and tap "Select," which highlights a word of text in the selection.

4. Drag the selection handles to expand the highlighted area over the text you wish copied on your iPad. Once selected, tap "Copy."

5. Navigate to a text-entry box. Press and hold a finger on the text field until the "Paste" button appears. Tap this button to paste the copied text into the field.

References

• Apple; IPad 2 User Guide for IOS 4.3 Software; March 2011

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