1
Select the text to copy
Highlight the text you want to copy.
How to copy and paste in Google Docs
Copy text and paste it somewhere else in your document with keyboard shortcuts.
Operations
2
Press Ctrl + C
Press Ctrl + C (Cmd + C on Mac) to copy the selection.
3
Click where the text should go
Click where you want the copy to appear.
4
Press Enter
Start a new line for the pasted text.
5
Press Ctrl + V
Press Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac) to paste. Use Ctrl + Shift + V to paste without formatting.
6
Text pasted
The copied text now appears in its new place.
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