Copy and paste is one of the most used functions on macOS and other platforms. It is a simple and effective tool that allows users to duplicate and transfer information from one place to another without having to type again. In this article, we will cover the basic steps of how to copy and paste in macOS.
Step 1: Select what you want to copy
The first step to copy and paste on macOS is to select the text, image or file you want to copy. To do this, just click and drag your mouse cursor over the text, image or file you want to copy. If copying a file, just click on the file and press “Command + C” or right-click and select “Copy” from the menu.
Step 2: Copy
After selecting the text, image or file, it's time to copy it. To do this, simply press “Command + C” on your keyboard or right-click and select “Copy” from the menu.
Step 3: Select where you want to paste
Now that you've copied the text, image or file, it's time to decide where you want to paste it. Open the application or document where you want to paste the text, image or file.
Step 4: Paste
Once you've selected where you want to paste the text, image or file, it's time to paste it. To do this, simply press “Command + V” on your keyboard or right-click and select “Paste” from the menu.
In addition, there are other paste options, such as pasting plain text or pasting text only. These options can be found in the “Edit” menu that appears when you right-click where you want to paste.
Another useful tip is that if you want to paste the same text, image or file multiple times, just press “Command + C” to copy it and then press “Command + V” as many times as you want to paste it.
