How to Copy and Paste on Android: Beginner’s Guide (2025)
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| How to Copy and Paste on Android: Beginner’s Guide (2025) |
Whether you’re writing a message, saving a quote, or sharing information, knowing how to copy and paste on Android is one of the most basic but powerful skills you can learn.
This guide will show you exactly how to copy and paste text, links, and more on any Android phone.
Why Learn to Copy and Paste?
Saves time when typing.
Makes sharing text and links easy.
Essential for productivity on your phone.
For more beginner Android skills, also read: How to Screenshot on Android
How to Copy and Paste on Android
1 Copy Text
- Tap and hold on the text you want to copy.
- Drag the handles to adjust your selection.
- Tap Copy from the toolbar that appears.
2 Paste Text
- Navigate to the app or field where you want to paste.
- Tap and hold on the text field.
- Tap Paste from the popup menu.
3 Copy a Link
- Long‑press on the link.
- Tap Copy link address.
- Paste it anywhere using the same steps above.
4 Copy from Web Pages
- On web pages, long‑press and adjust your selection as needed.
- Tap Copy.
For more web‑related Android tips, see: Android Turn Off Secure DNS Chrome
Tips & Notes
On some Android keyboards, there’s a clipboard feature to save multiple copied items.
Some apps like WhatsApp also allow you to copy entire messages by long‑pressing them.
To clear clipboard history, use your keyboard settings or restart your phone.
Mastering copy and paste on Android will make your smartphone experience much smoother and more efficient — perfect for productivity and communication.
For more useful tips, check out: How to Hide Apps on Android
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