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Copy, paste or cut text without context menu

Copy, paste or cut text without context menu

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This article explains how to copy, paste, or cut text without context menu using keyboard shortcuts on Windows, Linux, and Mac computers.

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In an ideal world, every text field would have a context menu that lets you copy, paste, and cut text or images. Unfortunately, not all text fields come with these handy context menus, but the good news is that this doesn’t mean you can’t copy, cut, or paste text without too much hassle.

For example, if you find yourself in Windows Live Hotmail without the context you're used to, you can use the buttons on the toolbar (Cut Text, Copy Text, and Paste Text at the beginning of the toolbar) or use universal keyboard shortcuts. Read on for some quick how-tos.

To undo the last action or text entry: