What does Ctrl+V do?

On ChromeOS, Ctrl+V pastes clipboard content into the focused destination. Use it when you want to paste in that application; other apps may assign the same keys differently.

Recorded actions and binding evidence

Also works in: Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva, DaVinci Resolve, Figma, Google Slides, Notepad++, Miro, Vim, Windows.

Context

Clipboard insertion depends on the destination. Pasted text, formulas and files are interpreted by the target application. Review multiline shell commands before executing them, and choose plain-text paste when source styling is unwanted.

Use the binding for your application and platform. Custom keymaps, keyboard layouts and intercepted system keys can change the behavior you observe.

Practical checks

• Focus the application whose recorded action you intend to use.
• Check whether a custom keymap, keyboard language, browser extension or remote session intercepts these keys.
• Consult the application's shortcut settings and source links before choosing a platform equivalent.

Continue your task

• Paste Keyboard Shortcut
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• Adobe Premiere Pro shortcuts
• Canva shortcuts
• ChromeOS shortcuts
• Ubuntu Linux shortcuts

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