What does Ctrl+C do?
In Windows 11, Ctrl+C means: Copy the selected text or item to the clipboard.
Last verified: 2026-10-10 (latest recorded check on at least one row; rows without their own date remain pending).
Where this shortcut applies
| App | Platform | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11 | Windows | Copy the selected item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Stop the currently running command Verification pending |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Copy selected text in Windows Terminal Verification pending |
| Windows 11 | Windows | Copy the selected text or item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| macOS Sonoma | macOS | Stop the currently running command Verification pending |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Copy the selected item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS | Linux | Stop the currently running command Verification pending |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Copy the selected item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-10 · Source |
| ChromeOS Flex / Stable | ChromeOS | Stop the currently running command Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Copy the selected item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Stop the currently running command Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Copy selected text in Windows Terminal (modern terminal) Verification pending |
| Windows 10 | Windows | Copy the selected text or item to the clipboard Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| Figma | Platform not independently verified | Copy the selected layer(s) Verification pending |
| Adobe Premiere Pro | Platform not independently verified | Copy selected clip or effect Verification pending |
| Google Docs | Windows | Copy the selected text or object Latest recorded check: 2026-10-04 · Source |
| DaVinci Resolve | Platform not independently verified | Copy selected clip Verification pending |
| Canva | Platform not independently verified | Copy selected element Verification pending |
| Google Slides | Platform not independently verified | Copy the selected element Verification pending |
| Notepad++ | Platform not independently verified | Copy selected text to clipboard Verification pending |
| Miro | Platform not independently verified | Copy the selected item(s) Verification pending |
Mac equivalent
On Mac, use Cmd+C in macOS Sonoma. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Ctrl+C do?
- In Windows 11, Ctrl+C means: Copy the selected text or item to the clipboard.
- Does this shortcut work the same way in every app?
- No. The listed contexts include Windows 11, macOS Sonoma, Ubuntu Linux 24.04 LTS, ChromeOS Flex / Stable, Windows 10, Figma, Adobe Premiere Pro, Google Docs, DaVinci Resolve, Canva, Google Slides, Notepad++, Miro. Check the table for each application and platform: the active window, keyboard layout and application settings determine which command receives the key press. An application being available on an operating system is not evidence that this exact binding works there.
- What should I use on a Mac?
- On Mac, use Cmd+C in macOS Sonoma. These are documented equivalents for those specific contexts, not a universal Ctrl-to-Cmd substitution.