You Asked: How Do I Copy and Paste in Unix Command Line?
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How do I copy and paste in Linux command line?

To begin, highlight the text of the command you want on the webpage or in the document you found. Press Ctrl + C to copy the text. Press Ctrl + Alt + T to open a Terminal window, if one is not already open. Right-click at the prompt and select “Paste” from the popup menu.

How do I enable copy and paste in Linux terminal?

Enable the “Use Ctrl+Shift+C/V as Copy/Paste” option here, and then click the “OK” button. You can now press Ctrl+Shift+C to copy selected text in the Bash shell, and Ctrl+Shift+V to paste from your clipboard into the shell.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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