How to Copy and Paste on Chromebook?

On a Chromebook, copying and pasting is a simple task that can be performed using the Keyboard or Touchpad. 

Follow below steps to Copy and Paste on Chromebook 

Using Keyboard

Step 1 - Using touchpad or Mouse Select the Text or item you want to copy and then press Ctrl + C (Control key + C) from keyboard. 

Step 2 - Now place the cursor where you want the copied text or item to go, then press Ctrl + V to Paste the text or item.   

Using Touchpad

Step 1 - To copy By clicking and dragging the mouse over the text or object you want to copy, you can select it. Next, tap the touchpad with two fingers.

Step 2 - To paste, position your cursor where you want the copied text or item to go, then tap the touchpad with two fingers.

As an alternative, you can copy and paste using the right-click menu. Simply choose "Copy" or "Paste" from the context menu after right-clicking the text or object that you want to copy or paste.

Reason for Chromebook's Copy and Paste Issue?

If you have followed the various techniques and tried every step that has been described thus far, but your Chromebook still won't copy and paste, don't worry. It's likely that you don't have the proper permissions set up for the procedure.

You can take the following actions to resolve this problem:

• Go to Settings  - Permissions
• Now click on the option of Enable Copy and Paste
• Check to make sure the box is checked, then try copying and pasting again.

And if your Chromebook still won't let you copy and paste, you can try restarting it to see if that helps. It's time to quit pondering "How do you copy and paste on a Chromebook" and start following the instructions in the article.