Copy-to stick

In Data-processing, the copy-to stick and the cut-to stick are techniques, with the mouse or the keyboard, respectively making it possible to reproduce and move data (text, image, etc) since a source towards a destination. The data are temporarily stored in the Presse-papiers.

It is the equivalent of the Slip-to deposit for elements of a graphic Environnement.

Orders

With the keyboard

The shortened used traditionally are the following: A means Mnémotechnique is to notice that the X to cut can be seen like a pair of Ciseau X, that the C is the beginning of the word to copy .

Note: to move files under mac bone X, it is necessary to use slip-to deposit it. If the file is on another disc to maintain apple (option) inserted to cross and not copy. This characteristic of mac bone X is used to avoid mislaying files while being sure destination.

It is possible to activate order + X (using the terminal) for the files but attention this combination of keys will cause to place the file in the basket and + V orders it will not stick the cut file!

With the mouse

  • the finely edition and the Bar of tools of a application, as well as the contextual small , generally comprise the orders to copy , to cut and to stick .
  • On the systems UNIX and Linux:

    • To copy : selection with the mouse (does not function with a selection with the keyboard)
    • Coller : click on the 3rd button (central button or right button + left or serrated roller, according to the configuration)

Consequences

By facilitating the duplication of computer data, this technique simplifies the Plagiat works when they are in form Numérique, where it should be seized when they are not it.

See too

; Related articles

; External bond

  • Tutoriel, how to copy to stick

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