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Ctrl C & Ctrl V Not Working: Best Ways to Quickly Fix Them
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Copying and pasting texts, files, and other data from one location to another on the computer is made easy by using Ctrl C and Ctrl V. However, several users have reported the Ctrl C not working on Windows 11. Therefore, this guide will attempt to provide possible solutions to fix the issue.
Alternatively, you may be interested in our guide onCaps Lock and Num Lock keys becoming stuckafter a recent Windows update.
Why is my Ctrl and V not working?
Many factors may be responsible for Ctrl C or otherkeyboard shortcuts not working on Word, Excel, VSCode, or other apps on the computer. Some notable ones are listed below:
What can I do if Ctrl C and Ctrl V doesn’t work?
Before trying any advanced fixes, you can observe the following preliminary checks:
1. Run the Keyboard troubleshooter
The Keyboard Troubleshooter will find and repair underlying issues affecting the keyboard device and resolve the Ctrl C & V shortcuts not working.
Also, you can check how to fixmouse and keyboard issueson Windows 11 for more steps.
2. Reinstall your keyboard driver
Uninstalling the keyboard device will resolve corrupt driver, settings issues, and other keyboard-related issues liable to cause the problem.
Alternatively, you can also update the device. Hence, check out our article aboutdownloading and updating keyboard driverson Windows 11.
Lastly, you can also check ourvirtual keyboard softwarerecommendations if your keyboard has recurrent problems. Also, you may be interested in how to fix thekeyboard not allowing double letterswhen typing on Windows 11.
If you have any questions or suggestions, kindly drop them in the comments section.
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Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
