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Computer Help and Support

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2. Use keyboard

Tue Jul 13, 2021, 03:13 PM

Jul 2021

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Press alt c to copy
Press alt p to paste
Oh crap, is it control c &p ?

Been a long time 😐

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My computer will not let me copy and paste. Update: it's working now! [View all] CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 OP

Ctrl + C or Ctrl + V? Hela Jul 2021 #1

I'm not used to using this, but I tried a moment ago, and ......zip. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #5

Use keyboard dweller Jul 2021 #2

I haven't tried that. That is a possibility. Thanks! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #6

I have found that to be true! I'll give it a go and thank you. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #13

Is your mouse ball dirty? pwb Jul 2021 #4

That could be it. pwb Jul 2021 #9

I'll give it a go, and thanks! I can always buy another mouse. CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #12

Is it a wireless mouse? Hela Jul 2021 #10

Alas, nope! I like wired mice! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #11

Reboot will most likely fix it Nictuku Jul 2021 #15

I just did that, and now it's working! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2021 #16

Yay!!! Nictuku Jul 2021 #17

Yay also! Hela Jul 2021 #18