Select the text, file, or item you want to copy
Press Ctrl + C to copy
Click where you want to paste
Press Ctrl + V to paste
To cut instead of copy, press Ctrl + X
To copy and paste with the touchpad, right-click the selected item and choose Copy, then right-click the destination and choose Paste
To copy and paste with the mouse, use the right-click menu and select Copy and Paste
To paste without formatting in some apps, press Ctrl + Shift + V if supported