This how-to guide includes 3 operation topics for Copy, Paste, and Cut on iOS, and all 3 are available without membership; choose a topic from the index and follow the steps below.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Copy Text | Free |
| 2 | 2. Paste Text | Free |
| 3 | 3. Cut Text | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Copy Text
Entry path: Editing mode → Long-press text → Copy
- Open the document and enter editing mode.
- Long-press the text you want to copy.
- Drag the selection handles on both sides to adjust the selected range.
- Tap Copy in the floating toolbar.
- The text is copied to the system clipboard and can be used in another editable location.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The selected text has been copied, and the original text remains in place.
- What you can do next: You can paste the content in the current document or another editable location.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the document is not in editing mode, a long press may not show the full editing tools.
- Environment note: Cross-app clipboard behavior may depend on system permissions or source content restrictions.
2. Paste Text
Entry path: Editing mode → Tap target position → Paste
- Open the document and enter editing mode.
- Tap the place where you want to insert the content so the cursor appears there.
- Tap Paste in the floating toolbar near the cursor.
- The clipboard content is inserted at the current position.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The clipboard text appears at the current cursor position.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing, adjust formatting, or copy the inserted content again.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If the cursor is not placed in the target location, the content may be inserted elsewhere.
- Environment note: If the system clipboard is empty, Paste may be unavailable or may not insert content.
3. Cut Text
Entry path: Editing mode → Long-press text → Cut
- Open the document and enter editing mode.
- Long-press and select the text you want to move.
- Drag the selection handles to confirm the cut range.
- Tap Cut in the floating toolbar.
- The selected text is removed from its original position and saved to the system clipboard.
- Tap Paste in the target location to complete the move.
Success Criteria
- On-screen result: The selected text is removed from the original position.
- What you can do next: You can paste the cut content into a new location.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not confirm the selection range before cutting, you may remove too much or too little text.
- Environment note: Clipboard content can be replaced by a later copy action.