Chromebooks: How to copy and paste?

Chromebooks have become immensely popular in the market because of their price factor. The device is faster and simpler especially in the low range. However, for users shifting from other operating systems – this device might be a little challenging. Therefore, we are here to guide you how to copy and paste on Chromebook devices.

The simple and quick answer to this would be: highlight the text you want to copy, and press Ctrl + C or right click or two finger tap the text and select Copy. Reach the place where you want to paste the copied text and press Ctrl + V or right click or two finger tap and select Paste.

Here are other methods which may help you with copy and paste problems:

Copy and Paste using keyboard combos


Select text you intend to copy and paste
Press and hold the Ctrl button, then press letter C
To paste the copied text, simply press and hold Ctrl button and press letter V

Copy and Paste using the trackpad

Select text you intend to copy and paste
Bring the cursor over the highlighted text
Tap on the trackpad with two fingers
Click on Copy
Reach the place where you want to paste the copied text
Click on Paste


Quick Tip: Pasting using trackpad or keyboard combo might keep the formatting intact. Therefore, use Ctrl + Shift + V or look for Paste without formatting option.

See last five copied things in Clipboard

If you are a Windows user, you might be familiar with its ability to see earlier copied things and paste it simultaneously. Similarly, Google has also introduced the feature to its Chromebook devices.

Here’s how you can also use this:

Press and hold Search + V simultaneously
A window will show up with last five things you copied
Select one and paste it

FAQs:

1. When was Chromebook launched?
   June 15, 2011
2. What OS does a Chromebook run on?
   Chrome OS