The latter not only copies your piece, but cuts it out (hence the X), and you now have the item in your clipboard but also removed from its original location. If you want to remove a piece of text or a file as you are copying it, simply swap out the Command + V for Command + X. This copies your data or item to clipboard, and you can paste it where you need it. To copy something on Mac, select it and press Command + C. Okay, let’s get the basics out of the way.
Let’s look at the copy-pasting on Mac a little closer and see what tricks and solutions there are to make your workflow as seamless and effortless as it should be in the year 2021. And that’s true, you can copy to clipboard on Mac with these keys, but what if your text inserts all wonky and messes up your document’s style? Can you insert text stripped of formatting? Is it possible to copy several items and select which to paste? What does “kill text” mean and how do you yank it back? Can you copy between devices?
It might feel like there’s not much to it - just learn the hotkey combination of Command + C for copying and Command + V for pasting, and you are set for all your copypasting needs.
