How can I cut and paste on my Acer Chromebook?
Learning to copy and paste can save you time, reduce keystrokes and help you improve your efficiency when using your Chromebook. In general, you can use the Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V commands to copy and paste on your Chromebook, but there are other ways to copy and paste information. This article will show you several methods for copying and pasting data on your Chromebook.
How to copy and paste using the Chromebook keyboard
This method of copying and pasting on Chromebook is similar to the one found in a Windows operating system. It is the simplest way to copy and paste on a Chromebook.
- Highlight the text you want to copy.
- Press the Ctrl + C keys on your keyboard to copy the text.
- Place the cursor where you want to insert the copied information.
- Press Ctrl + V on your keyboard to paste.
Note: To paste text without formatting or links, press and hold the Ctrl and Shift keys, then press the letter V on your keyboard..
How to copy and paste using the Chromebook touchpad
For those who prefer using the touchpad over the keyboard, you can also copy and paste by using the touchpad.
- Highlight the text you want to copy.
- Place the cursor over the highlighted text.
- Tap the trackpad with two fingers.
- Select Copy.
- Move the cursor to the location you want to paste the text.
- Tap the touchpad with two fingers.
- Select Paste or Paste without formatting to insert your text.
How to copy and paste using a mouse
Copying and pasting with a mouse is similar to using a trackpad, except instead of using a trackpad, you use an attached mouse.
- Highlight the text you want to copy.
- Right-click the highlighted text.
- Select Copy.
- Move the cursor to the location you want to paste the text.
- Right-click with your mouse then select Paste or Paste without formatting to insert your text.
How to copy and paste using a Chromebook touch screen
Chromebooks that are equipped with touchscreens allow you to copy and paste via your touch screen.
- Double-tap the screen on the text you want to copy.
- Slide the highlight handles until all desired text is selected.
- Tap and hold the highlighted text until the menu appears.
- Select Copy.
- Tap and hold your finger where you want to insert text.
- Select Paste or Paste without formatting to insert your text.
How to Copy and Paste Pictures on a Chromebook
Your Chromebook can also copy and paste images and pictures. Follow the steps below to learn how to copy and paste an image on a Chromebook.
- Right-click or two finger tap the selected image.
- Select Copy image or Copy image address.
- Move the cursor to the location where you want to paste the image.
- Right-click or two finger tap.
- Select Paste or Paste without formatting to insert your image.
How to Access Clipboard on a Chromebook
Chromebooks automatically store the five most recently copied items to the clipboard manager so you can use them later. You can retrieve any of the last five items you copied using the instructions below.
- Copy any text using any of the methods listed in this article. Make sure to copy more than one piece of text.
- When you are ready to paste, press the Search 🔍 and V keys at the same time.
- Select the item you want to insert from the list.
