How do I enable Ctrl C?

Answered by James Kissner

To enable Ctrl+C in both Command Prompt and PowerShell, you can follow these steps:

1. Open either the Command Prompt or PowerShell. You can do this by searching for “Command Prompt” or “PowerShell” in the Start menu or using the Run dialog (press Win + R and type “cmd” or “powershell” before pressing Enter).

2. Once you have opened the Command Prompt or PowerShell, right-click on the title bar at the top of the window. This will bring up a context menu with various options.

3. In the context menu, click on “Properties”. This will open the Properties window for the Command Prompt or PowerShell.

4. In the Properties window, you will see several tabs. Click on the “Options” tab.

5. Under the “Edit Options” section, you will find a checkbox labeled “Enable Ctrl key shortcuts”. Check this box to enable the Ctrl+C shortcut for copying text to the clipboard.

6. After checking the box, click on the “OK” button to apply the changes and close the Properties window.

Once you have enabled Ctrl+C, you can use it to copy text in Command Prompt or PowerShell. Simply select the text you want to copy by clicking and dragging the mouse over it, and then press Ctrl+C. The selected text will be copied to the clipboard, ready to be pasted elsewhere.

Enabling Ctrl+C can be helpful when you need to copy command output, error messages, or any other text displayed in the Command Prompt or PowerShell window. It allows for easier copying and pasting of information without the need for manual selection and right-clicking.

Personal experiences and situations can vary, but the steps provided above are applicable to most versions of Windows. Enabling Ctrl+C is a simple process that can greatly enhance your productivity when using Command Prompt or PowerShell.