Copy and Paste is one of the most common and basic computer functions. Almost everything that can be done on a computer can be done using copy and paste. This includes typing text, moving or copying files, and creating or editing documents.
To copy text or other data, select it by clicking and dragging across the text, or clicking and holding the mouse button while cursor is over the text. Then, press Ctrl+C on Windows or Command+C on a Mac to copy it. The text will be copied to the clipboard, which is a temporary storage area.
To paste the …