How Do I Copy a Selected File in Linux?
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How do I copy a specific file in Linux?

To copy files and directories use the cp command under a Linux, UNIX-like, and BSD like operating systems. cp is the command entered in a Unix and Linux shell to copy a file from one place to another, possibly on a different filesystem.

How do I copy a specific file?

Highlight the file or files you want to copy by clicking them once with the mouse. If you need to highlight more than one file, you can hold down the Ctrl or Shift keys on your keyboard or drag a box around the files you want to copy. Once highlighted, right-click one of the highlighted files and select copy.

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