Copy and paste shortcut

Ctrl + C copies and Ctrl + V pastes on Windows; on Mac use Cmd instead of Ctrl.

Copy

Windows

Ctrl+C

Mac

⌘ Cmd+C

All the related shortcuts

Action

Windows

Mac

Copy

WindowsCtrl+C

Mac⌘ Cmd+C

Paste

WindowsCtrl+V

Mac⌘ Cmd+V

Cut

WindowsCtrl+X

Mac⌘ Cmd+X

Paste without formatting

WindowsCtrl+Shift+V

Mac⌘ Cmd+⇧ Shift+V

Clipboard history

WindowsWin+V

MacNo default shortcut

Select all

WindowsCtrl+A

Mac⌘ Cmd+A

Paste in the terminal

WindowsCtrl+Shift+V

Mac⌘ Cmd+V

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Frequently asked questions

What is the keyboard shortcut to copy?

On Windows, press Ctrl + C. On Mac, press Cmd + C.

What is the keyboard shortcut to paste?

On Windows, press Ctrl + V. On Mac, press Cmd + V.

What is the keyboard shortcut to cut?

On Windows, press Ctrl + X. On Mac, press Cmd + X.

What is the keyboard shortcut to paste without formatting?

On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + V. On Mac, press Cmd + Shift + V.