When cut, copy, or paste isn't possible, its menu item is dimmed so that you can't choose it or use its keyboard shortcut.įor some items, such as files or folders, you might have the option to delete or move to the Trash, but not the option to cut. Or choose Paste and Match Style from the Edit menu in the menu bar.Įach app determines which items it can cut, copy, or paste, and when and where those actions are possible in the app. Press Option-Shift-Command-V on your keyboard to paste the item you cut or copied. When you paste and match style, the pasted item matches the font, color, size, or other style of the surrounding content. Or Control-click (or right-click) the item you selected, then choose Paste from the shortcut menu. Or choose Paste from the Edit menu in the menu bar. Press Command-V on your keyboard to paste the item you cut or copied.

Or Control-click (or right-click) the item you selected, then choose Cut from the shortcut menu.įirst click to place your insertion point, then use one of these steps to paste your copied item at that location.

Or choose Cut from the Edit menu in the menu bar. Press Command-X on your keyboard to cut the selected item. Or Control-click (or right-click) the item you selected, then choose Copy from the shortcut menu. Or choose Copy from the Edit menu in the menu bar. Press Command-C on your keyboard to copy the selected item. Then use one of these steps to save the item to your Clipboard so that it can be pasted elsewhere. Start by selecting the text or other item to be copied or cut. Copy or cut text or other items from one location, then paste in another location.

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