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malthaussen

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6. Copy and paste uses the clipboard as an intermediary.

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Wed Jun 18, 2025, 05:20 PM

Jun 18

Drag and drop does not.

Since the item to be "copied" is on the clipboard, one can paste it numerous times if desired. But a drag-and-drop is a one time operation.

-- Mal

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What is the diff between drag and drop, and copy and paste? [View all] Grasswire2 Jun 16 OP

drag and drop means the image file has to be on YOUR device, not on the internet CurtEastPoint Jun 16 #1

I am on a PC Grasswire2 Jun 16 #4

Generally drag and drop uses the mouse(left click, move, release), copy and paste the keyboard (ctrl+C, ctrl+V) Angleae Jun 16 #2

okay Grasswire2 Jun 16 #5

I suppose you could theoretically do it with the touchpad, soldierant Jun 18 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author sinkingfeeling Jun 16 #3

Copy and paste uses the clipboard as an intermediary. malthaussen Jun 18 #6

You absolutely can Drag 'n' Drop justaprogressive Jun 18 #8

I know you're sincere but am vulnerable with tough questions! UTUSN Jun 18 #9