- Command-X: Cut the selected item and copy it to the Clipboard. Command-C: Copy the selected item to the Clipboard. This also works for files in the Finder. Command-V: Paste the contents of the Clipboard into the current document or app. This also works for files in the Finder.
- Quick Text Copy lets you quickly copy text snippets that you frequently use. Just create a simple file which contains your text, and load it. Selecting an item will automatically copy it to clipboard and paste it to the cursor location.
Set up Universal Clipboard
Use Universal Clipboard with any Mac, iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch that meets the Continuity system requirements. It works when your devices are near each other and set up as follows:
System Requirements. First, let's establish the ground rules over which devices and operating.
- Each device is signed in to iCloud with the same Apple ID.
- Each device has Bluetooth turned on.
- Each device has Wi-Fi turned on.
- Each device has Handoff turned on.
Mac App Copy Paste Shortcut
Here's how to turn on Handoff on your devices:
- On your Mac: Choose Apple () menu > System Preferences, then click General. Select “Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.”
- On your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Go to Settings > General > Handoff, then turn on Handoff.
Copy Paste App
Use Universal Clipboard
Copy Paste App Mac
- On one device, copy the text, image, or other content as you normally would.
You can also use Universal Clipboard to copy entire files from one Mac to another. Each Mac requires macOS High Sierra or later. - The content is automatically added to the clipboard of your other nearby device. It remains there briefly, or until you replace it by copying something else on either device.
- On the other device, paste the content as you normally would.