Windows 10: why do i have to copy things several times before copied? - ctrl-c

why do i have to copy things several times before copied? - ctrl-cselect text , press ctrl-c , click where to paste , and ctrl-v doesn't paste anything , sometimes shows blank space or blockrecently - win 10 - ctrl-c copy doesn't unless you try 3 and more timeswhy is thisprevious wfwg , w95/98 , NT , W2k , XP etc - all confident that by selecting text and ctrl-c ONCE copied details every time without fail.why is this changed? why is the detail not gathered 1st time? why does it not copy apparently or replace it with blank space or block

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how do I copy and paste

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

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  What is the exact issue that you’re facing?
  
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  Are you not able to copy or paste the files?
  
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  What exactly happens when you try to copy the files?
  
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  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

• To copy
  Ctrl + C
• To Paste ctrl + V

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Keyboard shortcuts in Windows - Microsoft Support

Reply with necessary information so that we can assist you better.

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My Ctrl + c is not copying

After I updated to Windows 11, my ctrl + c is not copying anything I select but opening the Xbox game bar instead. What do I do?

 

My Ctrl + c is not copying

Hi Paul,

I've done the process twice and nothing has changed. The keyboard does input ctrl + c but it still won't copy. What can I do now?