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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Copy and paste

Copy words or a file and place a duplicate somewhere else.

Mac · macOSAbout 2 minutes4 steps · 4 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 4

Select what you need

Highlight the words, file or photograph you want to copy.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example Selected item screen with Highlighted item highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Select what you need

Highlight the words, file or photograph you want to copy.

Example Selected item screen with Highlighted item highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Copy it

Hold Command and press C once.

Hold Command and press C once.

Command and C keys, keyboard shortcut for copying on a Mac.
Step 2

STEP 3

Choose the new place

Click where the copy should appear.

Example Destination screen with Cursor highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Paste it

Hold Command and press V once.

Hold Command and press V once.

Command-V keyboard shortcut for Paste on Mac.
Step 4

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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