Windows 10: copy and paste not working

How long has windows been out now? Still I cannot copy and paste properly and have EVERY DAY ISSUES WITH THIS. I can ctrl+c and then CTRL+V and nothing or something that was previously copied is still there. Sometimes I can go back and do it again and it will work, however today it simply will not work at all. I have something in clipboard i guess and it won't let me copy anything else and will only paste that one thing.

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how do I copy and paste

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

• 
  What is the exact issue that you’re facing?
  
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  Are you not able to copy or paste the files?
  
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  What exactly happens when you try to copy the files?
  
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  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

• To copy
  Ctrl + C
• To Paste ctrl + V

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

Thanks and Regards

 

copy/paste function is not working

Hi Sabrina,



Provide us with the information below to help you better.

• Which build is currently running on your computer?
• Did you make any recent software/hardware changes to your computer?
• Is the copy/paste functioning not working fro particular application or on whole computer?
• How are you using copy/paste option via right click or keyboard shortcuts or via edit menu within the application?
• Is the issue specific to a file format or all the file formats?

Suggest you to use the copy/paste using shortcuts that is Ctrl+C, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+V to copy cut and past respectively.

Also install all the pending updates on your computer, restart your computer and check if it helps.

Get back to us with the above information to help your further.

 

COPY AND PASTE

Hi Sandra,

We need more information about your concern so that we can identify the cause of the copy and paste issue. Please provide the following:

• What browser are you using?
• Is this issue happening with a specific website?

We suggest trying to do the same function (Copy and Paste) using a different browser and using other website as well.

Looking forward to your response.