How to Copy and paste in messages in Microsoft Teams
Desktop
Use the standard keyboard commands to select text within a message, and then right-click the selected text to copy and paste it from the clipboard.
Keyboard commands
Windows
- Ctrl+C (copy)
- Ctrl+V (paste)
Mac OS
- Command+C (copy)
- Command+V (paste)
IOS
The message can be copied by pressing and holding it and tapping Copy text. After that, you can choose to reply to the message or start a new one. Press and hold the Compose box and then select Paste from the menu that appears.
If you wish to copy a message from a chat, you need to hold down the message and select Copy text from the menu. In the compose box, hold down the shift key and click the Paste button.
Android
When you choose the copy option from the More options menu in the upper right corner of a message, you will be able to copy a message within a channel conversation. You will then be taken to the compose box when you tap on either Reply or Compose. To paste a text in the compose box, hold down the control key and tap the paste button.
Press and hold the message you wish to copy in a chat, then select Copy message from the menu that appears. By pressing and holding the Reply button, a compose box will appear on the screen. Select Paste from the menu that appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can I not copy and paste in Teams chat?
How do you copy in Teams?
- A channel’s Files tab can be found there. …
- Choose More options. …
- In the dialog box that opens, click Move or Copy to choose the folder where the file(s) should be moved or copied.
Can you copy paste a channel in teams?
Can you copy the chat from a Teams meeting?
Use the Export Page
For exporting chat messages and media files, Microsoft Teams has a dedicated Export Page. It does take a few minutes for your messages and media files to download with this method.