Common keyboard shortcuts [Cut, copy, and paste]
| Cut | Copy | Paste | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generic/Apple | command-X | command-C | command-V |
| Windows/GNOME/KDE | control-X / shift-Delete | control-C / control-Insert | control-V / shift-Insert |
| BeOS | alt-X | alt-C | alt-V |
| Common User Access | shift+Delete | control+Insert | shift+Insert |
| Emacs | control-W (to mark) control-K (to end of line) |
meta-W (to mark) | control-Y |
| vi | d (delete) | y (yank) | p (put) |
| X Window System | click-and-drag to highlight | middle mouse button |