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What is the keyboard shortcut for Copy (Adobe Lightroom)

B.A.W. Kemp

Mar 3, 2024 — 1 min read

The keyboard shortcut for Copy in Adobe Lightroom is Command + C (macOS) or Ctrl + C (Windows). This shortcut copies the selected photo or photos to the clipboard.

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Copying a photo or photos to the clipboard allows you to paste them into another location, such as another module in Lightroom, another application, or a document. This can be useful for a variety of purposes, such as creating a copy of a photo for backup, sharing a photo with others, or using a photo in another application.

Here are some examples of how to use the Copy shortcut in Adobe Lightroom:**

Create a copy of a photo for backup: Select the photo you want to copy and press Command + C (macOS) or Ctrl + C (Windows). Then, switch to another module or application and press Command + V (macOS) or Ctrl + V (Windows). A copy of the photo will be pasted into the new location.
Share a photo with others: Select the photo you want to share and press Command + C (macOS) or Ctrl + C (Windows). Then, open the application where you want to share the photo, such as an email client or social media platform, and press Command + V (macOS) or Ctrl + V (Windows). The photo will be pasted into the application and can be shared with others.
Use a photo in another application: Select the photo you want to use and press Command + C (macOS) or Ctrl + C (Windows). Then, switch to the application where you want to use the photo, such as a word processing document or a presentation, and press Command + V (macOS) or Ctrl + V (Windows). The photo will be pasted into the application and can be used in the desired way.

The Copy shortcut is a versatile tool that can be used for a variety of purposes in Adobe Lightroom. By using the Copy shortcut, you can quickly and easily create copies of photos, share them with others, and use them in other applications.

Additional tips for using keyboard shortcuts in Adobe Lightroom:

Press Command + F (macOS) or Ctrl + F (Windows) to open the Find dialog box. This allows you to search for keyboard shortcuts.
You can also find a list of all Lightroom keyboard shortcuts in the Help menu.
To customize your keyboard shortcuts, go to Edit > Preferences > Keyboard Shortcuts.

I hope this article was helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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