Copy Cut and Paste are basic editing tools used to move or duplicate text images or other content in a document
Copy
Copy is used to duplicate selected content without removing it from its original place
Steps to Copy
Select the text or object you want to copy
Press Ctrl plus C on the keyboard
Or go to Home tab and click Copy
Place the cursor where you want to insert the copied content
Press Ctrl plus V to paste
Cut
Cut is used to remove selected content and move it to another location
Steps to Cut
Select the text or object you want to move
Press Ctrl plus X on the keyboard
Or go to Home tab and click Cut
Place the cursor where you want to move the content
Press Ctrl plus V to paste
Paste
Paste is used to insert copied or cut content into a new location
Steps to Paste
Place the cursor where you want to insert content
Press Ctrl plus V on the keyboard
Or go to Home tab and click Paste
Key Differences
Copy keeps the original content and creates a duplicate
Cut removes the original content and moves it
Paste inserts the content into a new location
Tips
Use copy when you need the same content in multiple places
Use cut when you want to move content without leaving the original
Practice using keyboard shortcuts to work faster
Shortcuts Summary
Copy Ctrl plus C
Cut Ctrl plus X
Paste Ctrl plus V