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 paste without keyboard shortcuts, right-click and select Copy or Paste
In File Explorer, use Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V for files and folders
On some apps, use the Edit menu to find Copy and Paste
To copy and paste with the mouse, drag to select text, right-click, choose Copy, then right-click and choose Paste