How to Copy & Paste With a Short Cut Key

Keyboard shortcuts allow you to perform important functions without using your mouse. They are especially helpful if your mouse is broken, missing or inoperable. Both Windows and Mac systems have keyboard shortcuts. If you cannot use your mouse to perform the copy or paste function, you can use the system keyboard shortcuts to select text, copy and paste it. The procedure is similar for Windows and Mac.

Instructions

Windows Operating Systems

1. Highlight the text you want to copy and paste with your mouse. You can also press "Ctrl + A" to highlight all the text in the open window or program.

2. Press "Ctrl + C" to copy the highlighted text. Navigate to the program or page where you want to paste the text.

3. Press "Ctrl + V" to paste the copied text.

Mac Operating Systems

1. Highlight the text you want to copy and paste with your mouse, or use "Command + A" to highlight the text in the open window. The Command key has the Apple logo, or an icon that resembles a fan blade.

2. Press "Command + C" to copy the highlighted text. Move to the page or program that you want to paste the text to.

3. Press "Command + V" to paste the copied text.

References

• Microsoft: Windows Support
• Apple: Mac Support