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In addition to the Taskbar relocating to the center of the screen along with a fresh widget interface, the absence of familiar text options like Copy, Cut, and Paste on Windows 11 when right-clicking is a noticeable change.
Step-by-step Guide for Cutting, Copying, and Pasting on Windows 11
Windows 11 has transformed the tasks of cut, copy, and paste into more intuitive icons. Although they still appear when right-clicking, they now sport a fresh look. Meanwhile, Microsoft retains the keyboard shortcuts for the Cut, Copy, and Paste functions on Windows 11.
1. How to Cut and Copy on Windows 11.
Method 1. Utilize the Cut and Copy icons in the right-click menu.
Method 2. Use the icons on the File Explorer control bar.
Method 3. Use the old-style right-click menu.
2. How to Paste on Windows 11.
Method 1. Use the Cut and Copy icons in the right-click menu.
Method 2. Use the icons on the File Explorer control bar.
Method 3. Use the old-style right-click menu.
How to Cut, Copy, and Paste on Windows 11
With Windows 11, there are numerous ways to utilize the cut, copy, and paste features. Let's delve into each method in detail.
1. Cutting and Copying on Windows 11
Method 1: Using the Cut and Copy Icons in the Right-Click Menu
Just as before, when you want to cut or copy a file or folder, simply right-click on the desired item. Next, in the menu that appears, you'll see the Cut and Copy icons, as shown below, instead of the text-based options found in previous Windows versions.
And you can still conveniently use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl + X and Ctrl + C to swiftly perform the Cut and Copy tasks as usual.
Method 2: Utilizing the Cut and Copy Icons on the File Explorer Command Bar
On Windows 11, the toolbar of the File Explorer has been revamped and is now called the Command Bar. The tools on this new File Explorer Command Bar are neatly designed, saving space while ensuring all necessary tools are readily available.
Notably, the Command Bar of the File Explorer introduces two new icons for Cut and Copy. You can directly perform the cut and copy tasks using these two icons.
Method 3: Using the Standard Right-Click Menu
If you're not accustomed to using the new icons and prefer bringing back the familiar text-based options, Windows 11 allows you to do so with the following steps:
Step 1: Right-click on the file you want to copy/cut.
Step 2: In the appearing menu, choose Show more options or press the SHIFT + F10 key combination.
Step 3: When a new menu appears, simply select the Cut or Copy commands you want to use.
2. How to Paste on Windows 11
Method 1: Using the Paste Icon in the Right-Click Menu
To paste a file on Windows 11:
Step 1: Open the folder, the location where you want to paste the file.
Step 2: Right-click in the empty space.
Step 3: In the appearing menu, click on the Paste icon as shown to paste, or use the shortcut Ctrl + V.
Method 2: Using the Paste Icon on the File Explorer Command Bar
Similar to the Cut and Copy features, Microsoft has also brought the Paste feature to the new toolbar of File Explorer on Windows 11.
To paste a previously Cut/Copy file on Windows 11, you can simply navigate to the destination folder and click on the Paste icon as shown.
Method 3: Using the Standard Right-Click Menu
Once again, if you still desire to use the familiar right-click menu from previous Windows versions directly on Windows 11, you can easily enable that menu.
Step 1: Navigate to the folder where you want to save the file.
Step 2: Right-click on an empty space within that folder.
Step 3: Click on the Show more Options or press the Shift + F10 key combination.
Step 4: Click to select Paste as usual to paste the copied file into the folder.
In essence, the cut, copy, and paste features on Windows 11 haven't 'disappeared' but have been replaced with more visual icons. This provides users with a better experience and reflects Microsoft's commitment to its customers.
Microsoft still allows users to choose to bring back the right-click menu with familiar cut, copy, and paste options from Windows 10 if that's what they desire. Additionally, you can downgrade from Windows 11 to Windows 10 if you find it challenging to use or if your computer lacks the capability to run Windows 11, following the guide provided here.
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What about you? How do you evaluate this change in Windows 11? Do you find it helpful, or do you still prefer using the right-click menu as in Windows 10? Don't forget to share your thoughts with Mytour in the comments section below the article.
