NOTE:Each browser handles copy and paste functions differently and in some cases will not support the use of either the copy and paste toolbar buttons or the right-click context menu. It is highly recommended that you use keyboard commands for those functions. Although keyboard commands vary depending on your operating system, in Windows they are: CTRL+C to copy and CTRL+V to paste.
It is far more common to encounter problems with the paste function rather than copy. If the Paste toolbar button is not visible, it is likely that browser security is preventing read access to the system clipboard. Different browsers behave differently when it comes to providing access to the clipboard. However, pasting is almost always available using the keyboard commands, (Control + V on Windows and Command + V on Macs). This assumes you have not remapped those keys. You can also use the browser’s built-in paste menu item or button.
To copy from the terminal
Highlight the area on the terminal screen that you want to copy.
Click Copy from the toolbar or select Copy from the right-click context menu available within the terminal screen. You can alternatively use the keyboard command, CTRL+C.
To paste into the terminal screen
Position the cursor where you want to paste content.
If the browser supports the paste function, click Paste from the toolbar or select Paste from the right-click context menu available within the terminal screen. If your browser does not support this functionality, these options will not be available and you should use the keyboard command, CTRL+V.
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