

This keyboard shortcut highlights (selects) everything on the page. Step 1: Click anywhere within a webpage (no images) and press the Ctrl + A keys simultaneously.

If you want a full picture of the website instead, your best bet is to use the screenshot function.

It copies everything, including headers, buttons, and other web content objects, but not necessarily with the layout intact. If you need to copy everything that’s on a particular web page, follow this method. Otherwise, you can copy a thumbnail and its URL. This merely provides a link to the parent website hosting the photo or video. Note that if you are clicking a thumbnail or a linked image, you will see an option to Copy link address. For pasting a video into a chat stream or other casual use, you only need the URL. You can use the URL and embed code to copy a video link.

If copying a video: Select Copy video URL, Copy embed code, or Copy video URL at current time on the pop-up menu. The URL is useful for certain coding or publishing tasks, but generally, copying the image itself is what you want. If copying an image: Select Copy image or Copy image address on the pop-up menu. On Chromebooks, you can press the Alt key while tapping the touchpad with one finger or use two fingers to tap the touchpad. Step 1: Hover the mouse pointer over the picture or video you want to copy and right-click. Want to copy a funny cat meme? How about a URL you really want to share? As long as the original source allows you to copy (not all do), this is a simple process. Chrome OS does not copy text formatting, however, so adjust the style as needed. Since the text remains in the clipboard until you type Ctrl + C again, you can paste the current text multiple times. Alternatively, you can select Paste on a pop-up menu when you right-click using a mouse, press the Alt key while tapping a touchpad, or tap with both fingers on a touchpad. Step 3: To paste, click in the area where you want the copied text to reside and press the Ctrl + V keys simultaneously. How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS How to back up an iPhone using Mac, iCloud or PC Now’s a great time to buy Google Home, Android and Chromebook
