How to Cut & Paste Pictures on a Computer

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Cut & Paste Pictures on a Computer

Moving a picture to a new position or location is a simple process. Use a moved picture for illustration, decoration, or to share with others. Basic knowledge of how to open a picture file and use a mouse is required. Prepare to move a picture file by opening both the picture and the file location where you would like to move the picture.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Picture file
  • Mouse
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Instructions

  1. To Copy and Paste a Picture File

    • 1

      Open the picture file and the new intended location.

    • 2

      Right-click on the picture file and choose the "Cut" command.

    • 3

      Left click on the new file location.

    • 4

      Right-click and choose the "Paste" command. Your file should now appear in the new location.

Tips & Warnings

  • To make that the picture file is not lost, you may substitute the "Copy" command for the "Cut" command. When you paste, you will merely be making a copy and the original will stay in its present location.

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