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How to Copy, Cut and Paste

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January 5, 2024
  1. Copy:
    . What it does: Copy allows you to make a duplicate of something (like text or an image) without removing the original.
    . How to do it:
    • Highlight the text or select the object you want to copy.
    • Go to the “Edit” menu at the top of the screen.
    • Choose “Copy” from the menu.
  2. Cut:
    • What it does: Cut is similar to copy, but it removes the selected item from its current location.
    • How to do it:
    . Highlight the text or select the object you want to move.
    . Go to the “Edit” menu.
    . Choose “Cut” from the menu.
  3. Paste:
    • What it does: Paste puts the copied or cut item into a new location.
    • How to do it:
    . Move to the place where you want to put the copied or cut item.
    . Go to the “Edit” menu.
    . Choose “Paste” from the menu.

Practical Example:
Let’s say you’re working on a letter:
• Use Copy if you want to duplicate a sentence or paragraph.
• Use Cut if you want to move a sentence or paragraph to a different part of the letter.
• Use Paste to place the copied or cut content where you want it.
Tips:
• You can find the “Edit” menu at the top of your screen in most applications.

Remember, it’s like making a copy of a piece of paper, cutting it out, and pasting it somewhere else, but on your computer!

Additional Tips:
The menu options for Copy, Cut, and Paste are usually located under the “Edit” menu in most applications.

You can also use keyboard shortcuts:

Copy: Command or Ctrl + C
Cut: Command or Ctrl + X
Paste: Command or Ctrl + V
These commands work not only in text but also for files and folders in Finder.

If you make a mistake, you can undo an action by pressing Command or Control + Z.

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