Copying text is a useful skill that can help you duplicate and reuse content in your work. There are different ways to copy text, depending on your needs, preferences, device, and platform. Here are some of the most common methods:
For this guide, we will be using Documents, but the same steps can be applied to Sheets & slides.
Using keyboard shortcuts - Select the text you want to copy by clicking and dragging your mouse over it, and then press Ctrl + C to copy it to the clipboard. You can then place your cursor where you want to paste the copied text and press Ctrl + V.
Using the mouse - Select the text you want to copy by clicking and dragging your mouse over it, and then right-click the text and select Copy from the menu. You can then right-click where you want to paste the copied text and select Paste.
Using the ribbon - Select the text you want to copy by clicking and dragging your mouse over it, and then click Edit on the top ribbon. You can then click where you want to paste the copied text and select Paste from the same location.