To cut, copy and paste on the iPhone is a very useful ability to know. The process of doing so is very easy at the same time and allows you to copy text, images and links for use in other areas. Below is a full tutorial that will teach you how to cut, copy and paste with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
Cut, Copy And Paste With The iPhone
- Locate the word, or image you would like to copy (note if you want to cut text it has to be text you typed somewhere)
- Hold your finger on the word or image for about a second and then release (an option box should appear)
- Tap on either copy or cut depending on what you are doing
- Navigate to the area you would like to place your cut or copied content
- In the place where you would like to paste your content, hold your finger for about a second and release
- In the option box tap “Paste”.
Copying and Pasting Links
- Locate the link you would like to copy
- Tap and hold your finger on the link for about a second and an option box should appear
- In the option box tap copy
- Navigate to the area you want to paste your link
- Tap and hold on an empty spot for about a second and tap “Paste”.
If done correctly, you should have successfully cut or copied and pasted content. Keep in mind that copying text or images from various apps like Facebook may not work due to the app developers code.
