Copy
Copies whatever you have selected (text, a file, an image) to the clipboard without removing it.
WindowsCtrl+C
Mac⌘+C
How to use it
- Select the text or file you want.
- Press the shortcut. Nothing visible happens, but it's now on your clipboard.
- Paste it anywhere with Ctrl + V (⌘ + V on Mac).
Pro tip
Copy works on files too. Select a file in File Explorer or Finder, copy it, then paste it into another folder to duplicate it.
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