✅How to Copy and Paste on Mac Easily 2022

Are you new to the Mac setup?
Well, those who have recently switched from Windows or Android to Macintosh, they may find the setup and functioning of the units somewhat different. When switching from Windows to Mac devices, the first question that hits the mind: how to copy and paste on Mac easily?

What was the option to Copy & Paste in Windows OS?
Well, when you are using Windows operating PCs, the command to copy is Ctrl + C and the command to paste is Ctrl + V.

Are the options for copying and pasting in Mac PCs the same as that of Windows?
My friend, don’t get nervous. While it may not be exactly the same, but the options are neither difficult either. It’s quite simple in Mac and you will find things easier enough to remember and handle.

What command to use in Mac for copy and paste?
The copy and paste commands on Macintosh operating PCs are easy enough to handle through the use of a special command key. Let me explain a bit more in detail.

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Copying an item in Mac

If you want to copy anything in Mac, simply press together the Command key and C. The Command key can be found on the keyboard, just next to the spacebar. Wait! There is something I forgot to mention. When operating a Mac system, you need a Mac compatible keyboard. Otherwise, on a regular keyboard, you will never find the Command key for Mac.
Apart from using the Command + C key, there is another way to copy an item in Mac. You can simply select a text or an item and then open the Edit menu. From the Edit menu, you need to click the COPY to copy the selected text or item.

Pasting an item in Mac

If you want to paste anything in Mac, simply press together the Command key and V.
To paste an item to a specific section in your Mac PC, you need to place the cursor of the mouse on that specific area. It is assumed that you have already copied the item using the Command + V and it is lying in the clipboard, ready to be pasted. Now, press the Command + V where the cursor is blinking to paste the file or document on the specific area.
Apart from using the Command + V key, there is another way to paste an item in Mac. You can simply copy text or an item and then open the Edit menu. From the Edit menu, you need to click the PASTE to paste the selected text or item.

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Copy Paste using the Menu Bar

Although mentioned above, still better step-by-step guidance will help you to understand this process. Let’s have a look:

1. First, you need to select the text or item you wish to copy and paste on the Mac
2. Click the EDIT to pull down the menu. From there, you need to choose COPY.
   
3. Take your mouse to the place where you want to paste the copied item.
4. Again open the EDIT menu. This time, you need to choose PASTE. This will paste the data being copied to the desired space.

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Final Conclusion:
It doesn’t require rocket science to operate a Mac device. Although some of the operations differ somewhat from regular Windows PCs, the changes are not too difficult to accumulate. With a little bit of practice, you will adapt to the operation procedures quite easily.