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In computing, paste is the action of inserting data (like text, images, or files) from the computer's clipboard into a new location. This is typically done after an item has been copied or cut, and it inserts the item at the cursor's current position without deleting the original. The keyboard shortcut is usually Ctrl + V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + V (Mac), but the command can also be accessed through a right-click menu or a "Paste" button on the ribbon.

How paste works

Clipboard: The clipboard is a temporary storage area for data that you have cut or copied.

Cut vs. Copy: Copy duplicates the data, leaving the original intact. Cut removes the data from its original location.

Pasting: Once data is on the clipboard, you can move the cursor to the desired location and use the paste function to insert it there.

Common ways to paste

Keyboard Shortcut: Press Ctrl + V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd + V (Mac).

Right-Click Menu: Right-click where you want to paste and select "Paste" from the context menu.

Ribbon: Click the "Paste" button on the "Home" tab in the ribbon (e.g., in Microsoft Office programs).