Learn how to copy and paste content to or from your own computer and an AppSpace cloud desktop or application using the copy and paste menus or keyboard shortcuts, for example, Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V. This article describes the steps for copying and pasting in Windows, MacOS and Linux systems.

Note: Copy and paste functions DO NOT work across all applications and browsers, or for images. This is a limitation inherent in browser clipboards. We recommend Chrome for optimal clipboard capabilities. If you are unable to copy and paste for any reason, we recommend uploading or downloading the file with the content you need.

How to Copy and Paste in Windows OS

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Copy and Pasting from Your Windows Computer to AppSpace

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from your computer.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text. 

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location in AppSpace.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Copy and Pasting from AppSpace to Your Windows Computer

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from AppSpace.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location on your computer.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Copy and Pasting from AppSpace to AppSpace

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from one application in AppSpace.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location in another application in AppSpace.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Note: Because AppSpace runs on Windows, it is necessary to use Windows keyboard shortcuts (ex. CTRL+C and CTRL+V) in Apporto.

How to Copy and Paste in MacOS

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Copy and Pasting from Your Mac to AppSpace

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from your computer.

Step 2: Press CMD+C to copy the selected text. Mac OS also supports CTRL+C. (Note: You may find it easier to use CTRL+C when copying content to AppSpace so you don’t have to switch back and forth between CMD and CTRL.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location in AppSpace.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Copy and Pasting from AppSpace to Your Mac

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from AppSpace.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location on your Mac.

Step 4: Press CMD+V to paste the text.  MacOS also supports CTRL+V.

Note: Because AppSpace runs on Windows, it is necessary to use Windows keyboard shortcuts (ex. CTRL+C and CTRL+V) in AppSpace. MacOS supports both Mac and Windows keyboard shortcuts.

How to Copy and Paste in Linux

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Copy and Pasting from Your Linux Computer to AppSpace

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from your computer.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location in AppSpace.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Copy and Pasting from AppSpace to Your Linux Computer

Step 1: Click and drag to select the text you want to copy from AppSpace.

Step 2: Press CTRL+C to copy the selected text.

Step 3: Move the cursor to the paste location on your Mac.

Step 4: Press CTRL+V to paste the text.

Note: Because AppSpace runs on Windows, it is necessary to use Windows keyboard shortcuts (ex. CTRL+C and CTRL+V) in AppSpace. Supported Linux distributions: Linux Ubuntu 20.04 +.