Cut, copy, and paste

"Cut and Paste" redirects here. For the 2006 Arabic film, see Cut and Paste (film).

Cut, copy, and paste icons are in ERP5.

Cut, copy, and paste are essential commands of modern human–computer interaction and user interface design. They offer an interprocess communication technique for transferring data through a computer's user interface. The cut command removes the selected data from its original position, and the copy command creates a duplicate; in both cases the selected data is kept in temporary storage called the clipboard. Clipboard data is later inserted wherever a paste command is issued. The data remains available to any application supporting the feature, thus allowing easy data transfer between applications.

The command names are an interface metaphor based on the physical procedure used in manuscript print editing to create a page layout, like with paper. The commands were pioneered into computing by Xerox PARC in 1974, popularized by Apple Computer in the 1983 Lisa workstation and the 1984 Macintosh computer, and in a few home computer applications such the 1984 word processor Cut & Paste.

This interaction technique has close associations with related techniques in graphical user interfaces (GUIs) that use pointing devices such as a computer mouse (by drag and drop, for example). Typically, clipboard support is provided by an operating system as part of its GUI and widget toolkit.

The capability to replicate information with ease, changing it between contexts and applications, involves privacy concerns because of the risks of disclosure when handling sensitive information. Terms like cloning, copy forward, carry forward, or re-use refer to the dissemination of such information through documents, and may be subject to regulation by administrative bodies.

History

Origins

The term "cut and paste" comes from the traditional practice in manuscript editing, whereby people cut paragraphs from a page with scissors and paste them onto another page. This practice remained standard into the 1980s. Stationery stores sold "editing scissors" with blades long enough to cut an 8½"-wide page. The advent of photocopiers made the practice easier and more flexible.

The act of copying or transferring text from one part of a computer-based document ("buffer") to a different location within the same or different computer-based document was a part of the earliest on-line computer editors. As soon as computer data entry moved from punch-cards to online files (in the mid/late 1960s) there were "commands" for accomplishing this operation. This mechanism was often used to transfer frequently-used commands or text snippets from additional buffers into the document, as was the case with the QED text editor.

Early methods

The earliest editors (designed for teleprinter terminals) provided keyboard commands to delineate a contiguous region of text, then delete or move it. Since moving a region of text requires first removing it from its initial location and then inserting it into its new location, various schemes had to be invented to allow for this multi-step process to be specified by the user. Often this was done with a "move" command, but some text editors required that the text be first put into some temporary location for later retrieval/placement. In 1983, the Apple Lisa became the first text editing system to call that temporary location "the clipboard".

Earlier control schemes such as NLS used a verb—object command structure, where the command name was provided first and the object to be copied or moved was second. The inversion from verb—object to object—verb on which copy and paste are based, where the user selects the object to be operated before initiating the operation, was an innovation crucial for the success of the desktop metaphor as it allowed copy and move operations based on direct manipulation.

Popularization

Inspired by early line and character editors that broke a move or copy operation into two steps—between which the user could invoke a preparatory action such as navigation—Lawrence G. "Larry" Tesler proposed the names "cut" and "copy" for the first step and "paste" for the second step. Beginning in 1974, he and colleagues at Xerox PARC implemented several text editors that used cut/copy-and-paste commands to move and copy text.

Apple Computer popularized this paradigm with its Lisa (1983) and Macintosh (1984) operating systems and applications. The functions were mapped to key combinations using the ⌘ Command key as a special modifier, which is held down while also pressing X for cut, C for copy, or V for paste. These few keyboard shortcuts allow the user to perform all the basic editing operations, and the keys are clustered at the left end of the bottom row of the standard QWERTY keyboard.

These are the standard shortcuts:

• Control-Z (or ⌘ Command+Z) to undo
• Control-X (or ⌘ Command+X) to cut
• Control-C (or ⌘ Command+C) to copy
• Control-V (or ⌘ Command+V) to paste

The IBM Common User Access (CUA) standard also uses combinations of the Insert, Del, Shift and Control keys. Early versions of Windows used the IBM standard. Microsoft later also adopted the Apple key combinations with the introduction of Windows, using the control key as modifier key. For users migrating to Windows from DOS this was a big change as DOS users used the "COPY" and "MOVE" commands.

Similar patterns of key combinations, later borrowed by others, are widely available in most GUI applications.

The original cut, copy, and paste workflow, as implemented at PARC, utilizes a unique workflow: With two windows on the same screen, the user could use the mouse to pick a point at which to make an insertion in one window (or a segment of text to replace). Then, by holding shift and selecting the copy source elsewhere on the same screen, the copy would be made as soon as the shift was released. Similarly, holding shift and control would copy and cut (delete) the source. This workflow requires many fewer keystrokes/mouse clicks than the current multi-step workflows, and did not require an explicit copy buffer. It was dropped, one presumes, because the original Apple and IBM GUIs were not high enough density to permit multiple windows, as were the PARC machines, and so multiple simultaneous windows were rarely used.

Advocacy and Activism: Comparative Analysis of Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao, Me Too Movement, Ariel India's Campaign, and the Climate Strike Campaign

  Advocacy and Activism: Comparative Analysis of Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao, Me Too Movement, Ariel India's Campaign, and the Climate Strike Campaign Introduction Launched by the Indian Government in 2015, the campaign marked against the falling number of girls and was set to stimulate girls through education. This article will compare the campaign“Me Too,” Ariel India’s #Shartheload, and other significant movements such as, Bade Padhao, Badi Bachao and the Climate Strike Campaign. The aim is to analyze their goals, tactics, output, perceptions of society, media attention, and lessons learned to figure out whether they are effective and what they did. The Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao campaign was declared in 2015 to create awareness of the social phenomenon of the demand for sons and the elimination of girls through sex-selective abortion and to promote the education and empowerment of girls in India. These goals included but were not limited to raising awareness of the importance of female education, equity in the sex ratio, and ensuring that female students have equal opportunities in all fields and career pathways. The campaign employed diverse measures to actualise its objectives, including public education, policy reform, community mobilisation, and other interventions. Criticism frequently emerges in campaigns for behaviour change since the issue they are grappling is socially complex. Such campaigns as Better teach and Better protect, Me Too, Ariel India.s #ShareTheLoad and Climate Strike target the society values in efforts to initiate major behavioral changes. On the similar note, the effectiveness and impact are questionable and subject to controversial argument. Contenders could dispute the approaches used, the level of the inclusiveness of the messaging, the thickness of the suggested alterations and so on. Finally, the overall fit of the campaign with the target audience requirements and point of view could be put into question. The types and amount of criticism that is encountered by behavior change campaigns are a function of a number factors. Human behavior complexity is an extricate phenomenon with many aspects like the original beliefs, the culture norms, and the systematic challenges (An et al., 2021). This complexity can instill skepticism among people about the possibilities and technical skills required for implementing the proposals. Apart from the fact that these campaigns are usually dealing with the social issues like equity, rules and festures of the society, we hast to recruit interns and raise millions. Therefore, they are attentive to the campaigns' strategies, marketing and results and accordingly they scrutinize the matter closely. As a third note, operation of behavior change campaigns usually touch on power dynamics and hence questions can emerge about who possesses power to instigate the proposed actions and who may be neglected or ignored. With the review of whether answer those criticisms in a behavior change programs, many are the decision making factors. Criticism aside, acknowledging and accepting ideas can portray responsibility, openness and the desire to bring out the best by learning and adapting (Coutifaris & Grant, 2022). It is a beneficial tool to know the interest of stakeholders and the way to build trust and stewardship independent of those who might be initially contentious and skeptical. While responding to critique may sometimes sound bumpy, it is an opportunity that can bring constructive feedback and in turn, enable the campaign to become more dynamic and ultimately achieve better outcomes. In another point, one should not be to eager to attack the verbal bullets of critics. Others may be anchored in a lack of understanding, misconstruing or diverging worldviews that are as inevitable as it is irreconcilable. In the case of such types of criticism, it may be necessary to devote resources and focus to address the criticisms individually, however this may result in an up-set for the campaign's primary objectives. Rather, campaigns can become proactive in this regard, and engage constructively with valid criticisms, seek input from multiple perspectives and continuously assess their strategies based on the hard evidence and feedback data received from the target audience.

As a result, being.The decision either to follow the critique or not to follow the critique in change campaigns generally requires a variety of approaches that is both responsive and proactive. It is here that the tension between the need for accountability on one hand and strategic management of the limited resources on the other hand arises. Each electioneering course shapes the approach and the targeted area where they will have an actual impact. Concerning Girls' Education and Girls Helping Girls' actions, the primary purpose was to provide annual lectures to women. I worked towards making better living conditions for girls through education, ending or at least reducing women abuse, and changing mindsets regarding the place of women in society. On a different note, the Me Too Movement was attempting to enlighten people about sexual assault and sexual harassment, enabling the survivors to speak out and confirm the prosecution of the perpetrators. Ariel India’s initiative majorly reshaped social norms and reinforced gender equality in household chores. At the same time, the Climate Strike Campaign mainly emphasised raising awareness among people and societal actions for the climate change-caused problems. The main objectives of the Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao campaign, include putting a stop to female feticide, securing their lives, protecting them from various evils, and empowering them through education. It included dealing with society's ideas that preferred male kids who were given better chances than girls both in education and other spheres of life. The campaign was designed to transform the thinking and action of families and the community as a whole, giving up the custom of having a preference for male children and observing the shining value of being an individual, no matter their sex (Schwarz & Newman, 2017). The Me Too movement, on the other hand, sought to increase public awareness about sexual harassment and assault in places of employment, as well as putting into effect a culture of accountability. It sought to boost survivors, bring to life their stories as well as challenge the phenomenon of the normalisation of sexual misconduct and the perpetrators and the institutions for their actions. These were the aims of the movement, which was formed to help sexual assault survivors, change social views on sexual violence, and demand law reforms to combat the root causes of the problem. Ariel India’s campaign #ShareTheLoad pleads for the end of the notorious imbalance in the distribution of household chores and more equality and gender justice at home. Its objective was to fight against the gender stereotypes that hinder women from picking up most of the household chores and men from splitting up equally on the list of responsibilities. The campaign approached families and households, looking to be the one to instigate discussions around such values as fairness, respect, and sharing in the household chores. For instance, the Climate Strike Campaign, under the control of the young activists, called for urgent work on climate change and preserving the Paris Agreement standards. It aimed to increase awareness of environmental problems, encourage people to take action against climate change and foment businesses and governments to prioritise sustainability over other priorities (McKewon, 2014). The campaign primarily concentrated on young people who were perceived as critical in the struggle to check climate change. The aim was to make the policymakers take action and enact policies or initiatives that would be effective. The campaigns catered to specific audiences, though they eventually converged on a broad demographic to intensify the impact. The Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao campaign mainly targeted families and communities with gender discrimination thinking as the primary reason and purpose was to modify those established cultural customs. The wave of the Me Too movement melts the hearts of sexual assault survivors and their confederates, providing them with a force of solidarity to demand structural reforms. Ariel India's #ShareTheLoad initiative aimed at families to show why male and female participation is needed in their daily chores. The Climate Strike Campaign mobilised youth as mobilising agents and approached politicians as decision-makers, focusing on the dire necessity of taking action on climate issues for the next generation. Strategies to Overcome Behavior Change Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao is the campaign launched by the Indian Government. Its success resulted from a comprehensive campaign that enabled the authorities to convey their message effectively. Such a public health campaign used media advocacy to raise and influence society's opinion. Campaigns of this kind specifically showed social media as a creative tool, with the #SelfieWithDaughter hashtag as an excellent example, which received worldwide attention. Community participation is another pillar of the effort, bringing forward key figures and locals to inspire people from the bottom. Alongside this, we created coalitions with ministries to harmonise our activities with the support of ministries and guarantee the government-backed effort to pay attention to the situation in the country. The Me Too movement exploited communication technologies like social media to help the notable number of sexual assault victims have a global voice. It offered resources, support, and a path to healing. However, it was never done without being willing to shake some of the systems that have been contributing to the epidemic of sexual violence. The movement’s strategy was based on empowerment through empathy, cultural identity-shifting, and advocacy for the system’s change. Ariel India’s #ShareTheLoad campaign had a new angle highlighting the issue with effective advertising to challenge people’s deep cultural biases regarding gender roles. The campaign narrates the story by melting domestic scenes that show gender differentiation. It was calling on men to announce publicly that they would be doing their part in sharing the housekeeping work with their spouses/wives, which encouraged a more balanced and equal role between the two genders in the family. The Climate Strike Campaign, which originated from the Fridays for Future movement, involved disruptive civil activism and school strikes to bring issues about the climate to public attention. It was an action born of a youthful mindset aimed at improving the world by ensuring practical climate change actions. We implemented a strategic approach by engaging online groups and significant others to invent and distribute amazing digital stuff, reaching a broad audience and promoting the climate movement. Different messages and policy directions touched the voters to various degrees. As Beti Padhao and Beti Bachao programs increased the level of education and well-being of girls, they struck a blow at social prejudice, which boys used to claim higher social status. It was the MeToo campaign that started a worldwide dialogue on sexual violence and resulted in the reconsideration of policies and attitudes. A colourful, contemporary Ariel India’s endeavour toward breaking stereotypical gender roles within Indian households was a considerable success. The Climate Strike Campaign was of great help in giving rise to people's and political interest in climate issues. It sparked a massive mobilisation worldwide to fight for the pursuit of climate action. Impact and Outcomes The underlying fact is that the Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao campaign has not only improved the child sex ratio in the country but also made a profound impact. From the first day, the campaign worked hard to improve the Sex Ratio at Birth (SRB) by eradicating the problem of female foeticide and also promoting the education of girl children. The example of the Haryana SRB, which jumped from 827 girls to 1000 boys per one boy in January 2005 to 900 girls to 1000 boys in September 2016, is a case in point. Noteworthily, the sex ratio at birth was better than before as it was improved generally by 19 points from 918 to 937. On the other hand, girls' secondary school enrollment improved from the percentage of 75.51 to 79.462. Also shown is the proportion of first-trimester antenatal care registration, which was 61% before and turned out to be 73.9%, exhibiting better acceptability of early prenatal care. The paradigm shift that emerged as the Me Too movement considers sexual violence as a matter that should be addressed beyond national borders. The revelations of the allegations have affected official regulations, such as the termination of some of the laws that constrain the time limits of the complaints and the illegal use of nondisclosure agreements that aim to conceal the allegations from the community (Mullen & Klaehn, 2010). Alongside that, the movement has dramatically improved workplace standards and has intensively affected the culture with a visible elevation of sexual violence disclosure among men and women from different societal classes. Ariel India’s #ShareTheLoad campaign, with its focus on eradication of gender double standards in households in India, has done wonders to challenge gender stereotypes in the confines of Indian households. The campaign's message was a perfect fit for many, resulting in more than 1.5 million Indian men who promised to share housework and other household chores. These GEM-supported women have raised the proportion of men who only view household chores as a woman's responsibility, from 79% in 2014 to 52% in 2018 their campaigning. The Climate Strike Campaign, created by youth activists everywhere, like Greta Thunberg, has led millions to participate in the protest. That campaign has put immense pressure on politicians to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The campaign’s direct action campaign and school strikes have shown the rush at the pace of the damage that the climate crisis has been causing and have pushed political parties in several countries to make climate change one of their main topics for the people to fight for. Even though these efforts have some anecdotes about the sailings, many obstacles still have to be overcome to maintain the energy and change the situation for good. These learning moments champion the cause of communal cooperation and the need to be sensitive to the needs of all to bring about any change in society. The campaigns have signalled that when people join forces for a particular cause, they always have power as a driving force that makes a definite impact and sets a precedent for generations to follow. Societal Response and Media Coverage Understanding the effect of the whole campaign would be possible by assessing the changes, people's reactions, and society's development. Beti Padhao Beti Bachao campaign has resulted in a reduced number of girls at birth, increased girls' enrollment in schools and lowered societal biases against gender equality. After Me Too, the spotlight has been on everything about sexual harassment, and the ones who have been accused have lost their jobs, and survivors dare to speak publicly about their stories. Taking on the task of providing supper to the village boys also received approval and chiding, and the discussion concerning sexual roles and responsibilities was born out of this. The "Climate Strike" finally served as a global platform for talking about climate issues, leading to a great scope of political change. The reaction to that little project 'Beti Padhao' and 'Beti Bachao' has different sides. The campaign did a fantastic job uniting the city with support and media attention. Still, at the same time, it faced criticism for the excessive media spending and reluctance to act. The policy is endured thoroughly. It is stated that given the efforts put into addressing women’s conditions, more focus is required through intervention and the allocation of resources to ensure the campaign’s objective is met. The Me Too movement has provoked quite several dramatic changes through media coverage, which can be rightly credited with bringing discussion on sexual violence and harassment to the front of the public stage. The environmental justice movement today's main talking point has been the solution of rape cases by patent members of the opposite sex in the past three decades, which has inspired new legal reforms and cultural shifts in the way people perceive power, gender, and rape (Crawford et al., 2023). The ways the media have been involved in the development of the Me Too movement include the framing of the issue, the solutions to the policy-level problems, and the mobilisation of the public. Indeia Ariel's #ShareTheLoad campaign has been awarded various prizes. It is becoming trendy because it highlights an important message: men and women should be treated equally, and mutual help should be practised in household responsibilities. The campaign has received acclaim for introducing a strategic thought towards the disparity in the division of domestic chores by persuading men to involve themselves in household chores and the idea of equality. The media coverage of the Climate Strike campaign has shown the vast majority of people that the climate emergency is genuine and that we need to act now (Bradshaw & Howard, 2019). The media has dramatically influenced the world as it unfolds the voices of young activists and the worldwide youth action for climate protection. Publicity has embraced comparing various objections of climate change protests and activists, reflecting the extent and power of the movement on public and political shifts over the matter. The whole storyline of these campaigns is pleasingly written by how the media has taken over the situation and remoulded public opinion in the move towards a social gradient. Every case has faced unique challenges, but the lesson addresses the power of media escalating messages and the significance of the communication strategy in attaining this societal transformation. Lessons Learned and Future Directions A retrospective assessment of the lessons learned from every campaign is essential for comprehending what worked and went wrong and considering possible future campaigns. Beti Padhao, Beti Bachao campaign brings the idea of government involvement, community participation and inevitable long-term engagement in social change. The hashtag MeToo highlighted the importance of social media as a movement catalyst, the development of survivor-focused support systems and the difficulties of overcoming legal and cultural impediments. The campaign by Ariel India featured the challenge of subjecting the deep-rooted gender norms to scrutiny, as well as the corporates’ social responsibility. The Youth Climate March Campaign underlined the effectiveness of youth activism, the requirement of interdisciplinary methods in climate justice and the adoption of systemic reforms globally. The campaigns we evaluated colleges have highlighted the following key points that future social advocacy endeavours must consider. Firstly, winning goals is the most crucial step. Campaigns like Beti Padhao and Beti Bachao had specified targets that made identifying the goals and are in line with the goal of the campaign. Next, strategic communications that speak out on the population's language need to be done to pin interest and action. The Ariel India campaign shown below is one of the best examples of storytelling being used to strike an emotional chord that positively challenges society. Another aspect emphasised was media engagement. The massive media coverage of the Climate Strike Campaign helped spread its message to a wide range of audiences worldwide and rallied support from around the globe. However, it is not only the number of media sources that matters—the quality is also significant, as is evident through the subtle media coverage of the #MeToo movement, which created a new public discourse. Future campaigns may propose their insights based on these to optimise the campaign’s impact. Not only do digital innovations, for example, AI, join content creation together, but incorporating AR/VR technologies that provide new attractive expressions can also create a new, beautiful way of engagement. Also, the trend for personalised and genuine content will continue to grow, given that people often seek out more direct and brand-related conversations than promotional content. Bridged action is the final area that requires future attention. Continuous campaigns must be more than just educational to address the systemic and structural injustices so society's transformation can last (Clare Walsh, 2015). This calls for persistent campaigning, monitoring, and reviewing strategies so the movement remains enthusiastic and the hurdles are addressed in time. The lessons from previous campaigns point to the notion that agency, innovation, and long-term goals are the maximum scores for any campaign. As we step into the future, these ideas will serve as a guideline for forming social advocacy. As we continue our journey, this will result in an authentic and substantial transformation. Conclusion Thus, the comparative analysis of advocacy and activism campaigns like the Beti Padhao Beti Bachao Campaign, Me Too Movement, Ariel Kamgrt share the load, and The Climate Change Strike Movement indicates their significant effect on social change. These efforts can be seen to have been successful in breaking barriers, moulding the policies, and, in the process, instigating discussions on gender equality and the emancipation of women, gender-based violence, household duties and the fight against global warming and climate change. The campaigns relied on differing shaped strategies and messages that were fine-tuned to achieve the distinct objectives and audience, which, in the final analysis, demonstrated to us the potency of advocacy and activism in driving change. Considering those activities, the comprehension of causes, including specific goals, effective communication, media accessibility, and long-term action, provide a broad worldview for leading future advocacy towards a more fair and just society.

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Cut and paste

The sequence diagram of cut and paste operation

Computer-based editing can involve very frequent use of cut-and-paste operations. Most software-suppliers provide several methods for performing such tasks, and this can involve (for example) key combinations, pulldown menus, pop-up menus, or toolbar buttons.

1. The user selects or "highlights" the text or file for moving by some method, typically by dragging over the text or file name with the pointing-device or holding down the Shift key while using the arrow keys to move the text cursor.
2. The user performs a "cut" operation via key combination Ctrl+x (⌘+x for Macintosh users), menu, or other means.
3. Visibly, "cut" text immediately disappears from its location. "Cut" files typically change color to indicate that they will be moved.
4. Conceptually, the text has now moved to a location often called the clipboard. The clipboard typically remains invisible. On most systems only one clipboard location exists, hence another cut or copy operation overwrites the previously stored information. Many UNIX text-editors provide multiple clipboard entries, as do some Macintosh programs such as Clipboard Master, and Windows clipboard-manager programs such as the one in Microsoft Office.
5. The user selects a location for insertion by some method, typically by clicking at the desired insertion point.
6. A paste operation takes place which visibly inserts the clipboard text at the insertion point. (The paste operation does not typically destroy the clipboard text: it remains available in the clipboard and the user can insert additional copies at other points).

Whereas cut-and-paste often takes place with a mouse-equivalent in Windows-like GUI environments, it may also occur entirely from the keyboard, especially in UNIX text editors, such as Pico or vi. Cutting and pasting without a mouse can involve a selection (for which Ctrl+x is pressed in most graphical systems) or the entire current line, but it may also involve text after the cursor until the end of the line and other more sophisticated operations.

The clipboard usually stays invisible, because the operations of cutting and pasting, while actually independent, usually take place in quick succession, and the user (usually) needs no assistance in understanding the operation or maintaining mental context. Some application programs provide a means of viewing, or sometimes even editing, the data on the clipboard.

Copy and paste

"Copy and paste" and "Copy & Paste" redirect here. For the album, see Hurricane Venus. For other uses, see copy and paste (disambiguation).

Sequence diagram of the copy-paste operation

The term "copy-and-paste" refers to the popular, simple method of reproducing text or other data from a source to a destination. It differs from cut and paste in that the original source text or data does not get deleted or removed. The popularity of this method stems from its simplicity and the ease with which users can move data between various applications visually – without resorting to permanent storage.

Use in healthcare documentation and electronic health records are sensitive, with potential for the introduction of medical errors, information overload, and fraud.

See also

• Clipboard
• Control key
• Copy Cursor
• Drag and drop
• Photomontage
• Publishing Interchange Language
• Simultaneous editing
• X Window selection
• Transposable element — Cut, copy, and paste in the genome.

External links

• 2. Peer-to-Peer Communication by Means of Selections in the ICCCM
• A personal history of modeless text editing and cut/copy-paste by Larry Tesler (pdf)