How do I copy and paste from the keyboard?

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The copy functionality is present in most computer software.

In this article, we will show you how to copy and paste with the keyboard in order to make your daily tasks easier computer.

💻 Type d’ordinateur	📋 Copy	✂️ Paste
computer	Ctrl + C	Ctrl + V
Mac	Cmd + C	Cmd + V

How do I copy and paste from the keyboard on my PC?

Illustration of how to copy and paste using the keyboard on a PC — Illustration of how to copy and paste using the PC keyboard. ©Rojo for Alucare.fr

Si vous utilisez un ordinateur sous Windows, il sera facile de copier-coller un élément. En effet, le système d’exploitation de Microsoft propose de nombreux raccourcis clavier pratiques. Suivez ces étapes pour savoir how to copy and paste text using the keyboard on PC.

Étape 1 : sélectionner l’élément

To start :

Open thethe document or web page in which the file or text is located.
Then select l’élément.

Two cases may arise in this final stage:

S’il y a plusieurs éléments et que vous désirez appliquer la sélection sur l’ensemble, utilisez la combinaison de touches Ctrl + A.
If you wish to select a single item using the keyboard, place your cursor to the left or right of the item, then press the key combination CTRL +Shift + left or right arrow depending on cursor position.

Step 2: Copy and paste content

Once you have selected the file or text, you can copy and paste it on the other hand, using keyboard shortcuts.

Press on Ctrl + C to copy the text or file.
Déplacez-vous vers l’destination location.
Then press Ctrl + V pour coller le texte à l’endroit souhaité.

Remarks :

The method is the same for copy and paste on a QWERTY keyboardQWERTZ and AZERTY.
Les versions récentes de Windows (11 ou 10) disposent d’une application appelée Clipboardaccessible by using the key combination Windows + V, qui vous permet de consulter l’historique des éléments copiés dans le presse-papiers de Windows.

You may also need to know how to use the F1 to F12 keys as part of the keyboard shortcuts. We invite you to take a look at our article on the subject.

How do I copy and paste on a Mac computer?

Illustration of how to copy and paste using the keyboard on the Mac — Illustration of how to copy and paste with the keyboard on a Mac. ©Rojo for Alucare.fr

If you're using a Mac, the process is similar to that on a Windows PC. However, the Command or Cmd key replaces the Ctrl key. Here are the steps to follow:

As mentioned above in the Windows PC section, press the Shift + Cmd + left or right arrow if you wish to select a single item. Use Cmd +A to select all elements.
Une fois l’élément sélectionné, appuyez sur la combinaison de touches Cmd + C to copy it.
Then go to the destination location and press Cmd + V pour coller l’élément.

En l’occurrence, vous pouvez également accéder à l’historique des éléments copiés en utilisant le Clipboard by pressing the key combination Cmd + Shift + V.

How to cut and paste on Mac and PC?

Illustration of cut-and-paste operations using the keyboard on Mac or PC — Illustration of how to cut and paste using the keyboard on a Mac or PC. ©Rojo for Alucare.fr

To make a cut and pasteThe steps remain the same, except that you must replace the C in each step. by X and do the rest the same.

PC : Ctrl + X then Ctrl + V
Mac : Cmd + X + then Cmd + V

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In conclusionTo copy and paste an item on a computer, all you need is a few simple techniques. You need the Ctrl key on a PC and the Cmd key on a Mac.

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