Update your Mac and check if that resolves the problem. Apple has since released an update that fixed this issue. Some Mac users who recently upgraded to macOS Big Sur couldn’t find the “paste” option in the context menu when using Finder. Copy and paste malfunction is one of the biggest problems with the macOS Big Sur. The first version of major macOS upgrades usually ships with the worst bugs and issues. Restart your Mac in regular mode and check if copy and paste now work without any issue. We created a detailed tutorial covering how to boot up and use Mac in safe mode. The steps to boot in Safe Mode vary depending on your device’s hardware configuration-Intel-based or Apple Silicon-based Macs. I’ve assembled this short.Starting your Mac in Safe Mode can help determine if the problem is caused by corrupt or sketchy third-party software-extensions, startup programs, fonts, etc.

I’m sure most Mac users know Command-C means copy and Command-V means paste, but there’s a host of other useful shortcuts that make a Mac user’s life much easier. In Windows, you can type a letter to select options. Using this shortcut doesn't actually finish the Paste, it simply displays the Paste Special dialog, where you can choose which options you want. To use Paste Special, just copy normally, then use the shortcut Ctrl + Alt + V in Windows, Ctrl + Command + V on the Mac.

Here I have an excel table that is formatted and has formulas. Let's have some examples to see the paste special shortcuts in action. To select an option from the list, we use the COMMAND+letter key in mac.

In mac, we use CTRL+COMMAND+V key combination to open the paste special dialog. You can customize the keyboard shortcuts in Illustrator. You may find additional shortcuts in menu commands and tool tips. The following list includes the most helpful shortcuts.

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