Copying Files

Create copies of files when you want to duplicate content while keeping the original file unchanged. Copying is useful for backups, templates, and alternate versions. 
 Copy and Paste 
 
 Right-click the file. 
 Select Copy .
 
 
 Navigate to the destination. 
 Right-click and select Paste (Ctrl+V) . 
 
 Keyboard Shortcuts 
 
 Ctrl+C — Copy 
 Ctrl+V — Paste 
 
 Duplicate in Same Folder 
 
 Right-click the file. 
 Select Copy .

 
 
 A new file appears with (1) in the name.
 
 
 Rename it if needed. 
 
 Copy vs. Move 
 Copy 
 
 Creates a duplicate 
 Original stays in place 
 Results in two separate files 
 
 Move 
 
 Relocates the original 
 Original is removed from the old location 
 Results in one file in a new location 
 
 What Gets Copied 
 
 The file content is duplicated 
 Formatting is preserved 
 The copy becomes a new, separate file 
 Version history starts fresh for the copy 
 Sharing permissions are not copied 
 
 Copying Folders 
 When you copy a folder: 
 
 The entire folder structure is duplicated 
 All files inside are copied 
 All subfolders are copied 
 
 Use Cases 
 
 Creating a backup before major changes 
 Using an existing document as a template 
 Making different versions of the same file 
 Sharing a copy instead of the original