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# Copying and pasting from one computer to another

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  Tuple supports copying and pasting text between computers. Super helpful when you're working on code together!

  To use this feature, you can cmd + c any text value and use cmd + v to paste it:

  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/tuple-0f82e5be/O4IiteXcXoa48ycm/images/pairing-with-tuple/copying-and-pasting-from-one-computer-to-another-sharing-your-clipboard/copy-and-paste-between-computers.gif?s=dfe98c2f0030a2cfb4a81b68e260d98c" alt="Copying text on one computer and pasting it on the paired computer" width="800" height="672" data-path="images/pairing-with-tuple/copying-and-pasting-from-one-computer-to-another-sharing-your-clipboard/copy-and-paste-between-computers.gif" />

  **When you're viewing a screen, you can:**

  * Copy text from your computer, mouse over the Tuple window, and paste the text on their computer.
  * Select something on your pair's computer, copy it, and paste it to your computer.
  * Copy text from your pair's computer and paste it elsewhere on their computer, without changing their clipboard.
  * Copy text from your computer and paste it elsewhere on your computer, without changing their clipboard.

  **When you're the person sharing their screen, you can:**

  * Copy text from your computer and paste it elsewhere on your computer, without changing your pair's clipboard.
  * Work with your clipboard normally as if you weren't pairing.

  Each person has their own independent clipboard when pairing. All data is encrypted end-to-end (more about our [security practices](https://tuple.app/security?utm_source=docs)).

  **Note:** Tuple disables command keys by default so that you don't accidentally command-tab on your pair's computer when you meant to command-tab away from Tuple. If you'd like to paste text on your pair's machine, make sure the Cmd Keys keyboard setting is enabled (more about [keyboard modes](/pairing-with-tuple/interacting-with-a-shared-screen))

  **Note:** This feature only works when a user uses cmd+c to select text. For example, it will not work when copying text via a JavaScript backed button on a webpage.
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