By Marlo Anderson – The Tech Ranch
Someone emailed you an address and you need it in Maps? Don’t retype it. Select it, press Ctrl + C, then click in the search box and press Ctrl + V.
The Shortcut
- Ctrl + C: copy
- Ctrl + V: paste
- Works in email, browsers, documents and more
- Mac: ⌘ + C and ⌘ + V
Bonus Tip: Ctrl + X Moves Text
Ctrl + X cuts the text out. Click where it should go and press Ctrl + V. Perfect for rearranging a list. Mac: ⌘ + X.
More Keyboard Shortcuts, Explained
This is part of my Keyboard Shortcuts Explained series: quick, plain-English tips that make everyday computer work faster. Watch the whole series on YouTube and subscribe to The Tech Ranch so you don’t miss the next one. Short on time? Here’s the quick Short version.
Found this helpful? Give the video a thumbs up on YouTube. Got a shortcut you can’t live without? Tell me in the YouTube comments and it might show up in a future video.
