How to Copy, Cut, and Paste on Windows 10 and 11

To copy, cut, and paste on Windows 10 and 11, follow these steps:

1. Highlight the text or item you want to copy or cut by clicking and dragging your cursor over it.
2. To copy, press the “Ctrl” + “C” keys on your keyboard or right-click on the highlighted text and select “Copy.”
3. To cut, press the “Ctrl” + “X” keys on your keyboard or right-click on the highlighted text and select “Cut.”
4. To paste, place your cursor where you want the copied or cut text or item to appear and press the “Ctrl” + “V” keys on your keyboard or right-click and select “Paste.”

Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcuts for copy, cut, and paste by pressing the following keys:

• Copy: “Ctrl” + “C”
• Cut: “Ctrl” + “X”
• Paste: “Ctrl” + “V”

These keyboard shortcuts work in most applications on Windows 10 and 11, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and even the File Explorer.