copy paste files linux shell code example

Example 1: copy paste in linux shell

Crtl + Shift + C	# COPY selected, or select text with mouse (word: double click)
Crtl + Shift + V	# PASTE selected, or Right click

Example 2: copy and paste file in linux shell

# use cp for copy pasting BOTH files and folders in linux shell
cp source_file target_file
cp source_dir target_dir