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Paste

An action available in most computer operating systems and programs that allows a user to copy or cut an object or text from one location and move it into another location. For example, a user could copy a URL sent to them by a friend in chat, e-mail, or over an IM and paste that URL into a web browser to visit the web site.

To paste the clipboard contents follow the below steps. Note. Unless the text, image, or other object has been copied first you'll be unable to paste.

  • Move the cursor to the location you wish to paste the contents to and click Edit and then Paste.

or

  • Move the cursor to the location you wish to paste the contents and on the keyboard press CTRL + V or Shift + Insert.

or

  • Use your mouse and right-click in the area you wish to paste and in the menu that appears after the right-click select Paste.

Also see: Clipboard, Copy, Cut, Move, Pastebin

 

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