How to Copy and Paste on Facebook on Devices

Copying and pasting is one of the most basic and useful functions when using Facebook or any other platform. Whether you want to share a link, a piece of text, or repost content, knowing how to copy and paste efficiently can save you time. In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to copy and paste on Facebook using both desktop computers and mobile devices.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Copy and Paste on Facebook

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to copy and paste on Facebook using various methods:

Method 1: On Laptops and Computers

1. Go to facebook.com and log in to your account.
2. Click and drag your mouse over the text you want to copy to highlight it.
3. Click on the highlighted text and select Copy from the context menu, or press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Command + C (Mac) on your keyboard.
4. Go to where you want to paste the text (such as in a comment or post). Right-click in the text box and select Paste, or press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Command + V (Mac).

Method 2: On iOS and Android Devices

1. Launch the Facebook app on your mobile device and log in.
2. Tap and hold on to the text you want to copy. Adjust the selection handles if needed to highlight the desired text.
3. In the pop-up menu, tap Copy.
4. Navigate to where you want to paste the text (like in a comment or post). Tap and hold in the text box until the Paste option appears, then tap Paste.

Method 3: Copying Links from Posts

1. Log in to your account on Facebook.
2. Find the post that contains the link you want to copy.
3. Click on the three dots (•••) in the upper right corner of the post. Select the Copy link option from the dropdown menu.
4. Go to where you want to paste the link. Tap and hold in the link until the Paste option appears, then tap Paste.

Method 4: Copying Text from Comments

1. Log in to your account on the Facebook app or website.
2. Scroll to the comment you want to copy.
3. Highlight the text by clicking and dragging over it (on a computer) or tapping and holding (on mobile).
4. Follow the same steps as above to copy and paste the comment text into a new post or comment.

Method 5: Copying Pictures from Facebook

Computer:

1. Click on the image you want to copy.
2. Copy the URL of the photo.
3. Now you can paste the URL of the image wherever you want.

Android:

1. Open your Facebook on a Browser.
2. Select the photo you want to copy and Copy the image URL.
3. To paste the copied URL, long press on the screen where you want to paste it, then select Paste.

iOS:

1. To copy an image, select it and click on the three dots (•••) option in the top right corner, then choose the Copy Photo option.
2. To paste the copied URL, long press on the screen where you want to paste it. 
3. Tap and hold the screen then select Paste.