Additional information covers how to cut and paste on Android.
Instructions apply to any Android equipment regardless of manufacturer.
The text is highlighted and handles appear on each side.
Drag the handles to highlight the text you want to copy.
In the menu above the highlighted text, tapCopy.
Go to the program where you want to paste the copied text, such as a messenger oremail app.
Then, initiate the email, message, or document where you want to paste the text.
Tap and hold the text field where you want to paste the text.
In the menu that appears, tapPasteto paste the text.
Go to the address bar, then tap and hold the web address.
In the menu that appears, tapCopy Address.
Then, bring up the email, message, or document where you want to place the copied link.
Tap and hold the text field where you want to paste the link.
In the menu that appears, tapPaste.
If it’s an image, it cannot be copied.
CopyPasteCharacter.com is a useful resource for symbols and special characters.
Copy and paste these characters using the same method used to copy and paste text.
To cut text:
Tap and hold a word in the section you want to cut.
The word is highlighted and two handles appear on each side.
Dragthe handles to highlight the text you want to cut.
In the menu that appears, tapCut.
fire up the message, email, or document where you want to paste the cut text.
Why Am I Unable to Copy?
Not all apps support copying and pasting text.
If the app has a web-based version, access it through a mobile surfing app instead.
