With the cut, paste, and copy commands as well as Clipboard, Office lets you move text, graphics, and more in a file or across the apps.

Cut

Select Cut Click Cut Word or press Ctrl + X.

Paste

Select Paste Click Paste Word or press Ctrl + V.

Note:  Paste only uses your most recently copied or cut item.

Copy

Select Copy Click Copy Word or press Ctrl + C.

Word for Microsoft 365

  1. Select the text you want to copy and press Ctrl+C.
  2. Place your cursor where you want to paste the copied text and press Ctrl+V.

Tip: Use Ctrl+Shift+V to paste text without formatting. This feature is available for Office Insiders using Word for Microsoft 365.

Word 2013 – 2021

  1. Select the text you want to copy and press Ctrl+C.
  2. Place your cursor where you want to paste the copied text and press Ctrl+V.

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