Copying and pasting on a laptop works almost the same no matter the brand — you can do it with keyboard shortcuts, mouse/trackpad, or even a touchscreen if your laptop has one.
1️⃣ Using Keyboard Shortcuts (Fastest way)
- Copy → Select the text or file → Press Ctrl + C (Windows/Linux) or Command + C (Mac).
- Paste → Place your cursor where you want to paste → Press Ctrl + V (Windows/Linux) or Command + V (Mac).
- Cut (to move instead of copy) → Press Ctrl + X (Windows/Linux) or Command + X (Mac).
2️⃣ Using Right-Click (Mouse or Trackpad)
- Highlight the text or select the file/folder.
- Right-click → Choose Copy or Cut.
- Go to the place where you want to paste → Right-click → Paste.
3️⃣ Using Touchpad Gestures (on most laptops)
- Highlight the text or item.
- Tap with two fingers to open the right-click menu → choose Copy or Cut.
- Go to the destination → tap with two fingers → choose Paste.
4️⃣ On Touchscreen Laptops
- Tap and hold on text or file until the menu appears.
- Tap Copy or Cut.
- Tap and hold in the new spot → tap Paste.
💡 Pro Tip: You can also use Ctrl + Shift + V in many apps (like browsers) to paste without formatting so it matches your document’s style.