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Python Python Basics (2015) Python Data Types Index

Posted by Harish Kosuri
Harish Kosuri
Courses Plus Student 839 Points

How to copy code in the "Console terminal " of the Work space window.

I am having windows 10 OS on my PC and I tried to copy some code text from some website to my work space to see how it works, but when I press ctrl+v it is not pasting the copied text. I moved pointer of my mouse on the terminal and pressed left click but it is not showing the PASTE option. I can copy text from CONSOLE TERMINAL but can't paste any text on it. Can anyone help me with this problem .

2 Answers

Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Jennifer Nordell
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Hi there! Yes, you can paste into the workspaces console. However, this is not immediately obvious and it took me a while to figure it out too. First, get the text you want to copy. Then with your cursor blinking in the console right-click the bar at the very top of the window. I mean the one above the bar with the URL/address of the workspace. I'm attaching a picture to demonstrate. I had right-clicked immediately to the left of where you see "Restore".

right-click top bar

Hope this helps! :sparkles:

Harish Kosuri
Harish Kosuri
Courses Plus Student 839 Points

Thank you Jennifer that really worked for me.

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

Holy cow, wish I'd know about that years ago! I've just assumed it was disabled intentionally.

I wish I could give more than just one upvote on this one!

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,236 Points

I've never been able to paste into the console window. I suspect this is intentional, possibly a security measure.

But you can start a new file and paste into the file.