Unlock this secret Android trick and become a Copy-Paste Ninja in seconds!
As a modern human being, the art of copy-pasting has become an integral part of our daily lives. Whether you are a student trying to complete a research paper, a professional trying to quickly send an email or simply a casual user trying to share funny memes with friends - copying and pasting saves us a lot of time and effort.
But, did you know there is a secret Android trick that can make you a copy-paste ninja in seconds?
Firstly, let’s discuss the traditional method of copying and pasting on Android devices. You might know this already - we often have to select the text we want to copy, tap on “Copy” within the context menu, navigate to the desired location, tap on “Paste” and voila! We have successfully copied and pasted.
But what if we told you there is a simpler and quicker way to copy and paste text on Android?
Introducing “Smart Text Selection,” an incredible feature introduced in Android 8.0 Oreo that allows users to copy and paste text with just one tap.
Here’s how to use this feature:
Step 1: Double-tap on any word you want to copy or highlight any word and press and hold.
Step 2: Smart Text Selection will automatically select the relevant words, and present you with some quick actions like “Copy” and “Search” at the top of your screen.
Step 3: Simply tap on “Copy” and the text is now available to use elsewhere. It’s that easy!
Using Smart Text Selection is incredibly convenient and efficient as it eliminates several steps in the traditional method of copying and pasting.
Apart from this trick, there are a few other helpful tips for copy-pasting on Android devices:
Quickly copying an entire paragraph is as simple as tapping the text twice, and from there, just click “Select All.”
Once you’ve copied a text, you can paste it in many other places by simply pressing the paste button and selecting the desired destination.
Lastly, try using other third-party apps like Gboard, which has built-in clipboard management.
In conclusion, copy-pasting text can be tedious and time-consuming, but with this secret Android trick, you can become a copy-pasting ninja in seconds! Give it a try and see how much time you can save.
This article explains how to copy and paste on Android devices. Additional information covers how to cut and paste on Android. Instructions apply to any Android device regardless of manufacturer.
What to Know
- For text, tap and hold a word until highlighted. Drag handles to highlight desired text > Copy > in another app, tap and hold > Paste.For URLs, in browser, tap and hold web address > Copy Address > in another app, tap and hold > Paste.To cut, tap and hold a word until highlighted. Drag handles to highlight desired text > Cut > in another app, tap and hold > Paste.
Copy and Paste General Text
To copy a word, sentence, paragraph, or another block of text from a web page, message, or other source:
- Tap and hold a word in the section you want to copy. 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, tap Copy.
- Go to the application where you want to paste the copied text, such as a messenger or email app. Then, open 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, tap Paste to paste the text.
Copy and Paste a Website Link
To copy the address of a website on an Android device:
Tap and hold a word in the section you want to copy. 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, tap Copy.
Go to the application where you want to paste the copied text, such as a messenger or email app. Then, open 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, tap Paste to paste the text.
- Open a web browser and go to the website.
- Go to the address bar, then tap and hold the web address.
- In the menu that appears, tap Copy Address.
- Open the application where you want to paste the copied link, such as a messenger or email app. Then, open 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, tap Paste.
Copy and Paste Special Characters
To copy and paste a symbol or other special character, it must be text-based. If it’s an image, it cannot be copied.
Open a web browser and go to the website.
Go to the address bar, then tap and hold the web address.
In the menu that appears, tap Copy Address.
Open the application where you want to paste the copied link, such as a messenger or email app. Then, open 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, tap Paste.
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.
Cut and Paste on Android
The Cut option only appears in the popup menu if you select text you are typing or editing, such as in an email or message.
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.
- Drag the handles to highlight the text you want to cut.
- In the menu that appears, tap Cut.
- Open the message, email, or document where you want to paste the cut text.
- Tap and hold the text field where you want to paste the text.
- In the menu that appears, tap Paste.
Why Am I Unable to Copy?
Not all apps support copying and pasting text. If the app has a web-based version, such as Facebook or Twitter, access the app through a mobile browser instead.
Tap and hold a word in the section you want to cut. The word is highlighted and two handles appear on each side.
Drag the handles to highlight the text you want to cut.
In the menu that appears, tap Cut.
Open the message, email, or document where you want to paste the cut text.
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