How to Copy Text on Command Window

When it comes to copying text in the command line, many users are unaware that they can still use CTRL + C and CTRL + V to copy and paste text. This is because the command line has its own set of shortcuts, which may be different from those used in other applications.

To copy any text in the command line, you can highlight it with your mouse or trackpad, then right-click on the highlighted text. You can also use the keyboard shortcut CTRL + C to copy the selected text. Once you have copied the text, you can paste it by right-clicking again and selecting 'Paste'.

To open the command line, simply type 'cmd' in the Windows search bar. From there, you can navigate through directories and files using the commands available.

Selecting Files or Folders

When working with files and folders, you may need to select multiple items at once. To do this, press CTRL + A to select all files and folders in a folder. If you want to select specific files or folders, hold down the CTRL key instead of SHIFT and use your mouse to select each item.

You can also copy files and folders in bulk by selecting them all and then using the 'Copy' command. To paste the copied file or folder into another folder, right-click on an empty space in the folder and select 'Paste'.

Copying Text

To copy text from any editor, you can use the shortcut CTRL + C. Make sure to highlight the exact area of text that you want to copy, as right-clicking in the wrong place may result in copying unwanted text.

Once you have copied the text, you can paste it by right-clicking again and selecting 'Paste'. This method works for any editor, including MS Word.

Highlighting Text

When working with a lot of text in an editor, it is often helpful to highlight specific words or paragraphs. To do this, you can double-click on a word to select it, triple-click on any word in a line to select the whole paragraph, and then right-click and select 'Copy'.

To highlight multiple words, hold down the left button on your mouse, then scroll down to the point where you want to stop copying the text. You can also use the shortcut CTRL + A to highlight the entire text in a document.

Accessing the Clipboard

In addition to using the methods described above, you can also access your computer's clipboard to view the history of your copied items. This can be especially helpful if you need to recall a previously copied item.

By following these steps and tips, you should be able to efficiently copy and paste text, files, and folders on your Windows PC, including from the command line. Knowing how to do this will help you work more quickly and avoid repeating yourself when working with data.

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