I use ctrl-Ins/shift-Ins and it works in my terminals and in the browser. I've not checked if it works in other apps because ctrl-c/ctrl-v always work in other apps. I'd be happy if ctrl-Ins/shift-Ins just always worked; I don't need innovation here.

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wongogue 6 days ago | parent | next [-]

Innovation would be to actually have that key on most laptop keyboards.

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jorams 6 days ago | parent [-]

Almost every laptop that isn't a MacBook has an insert key. The only other manufacturer I've seen leave it out is HP, and then only on some models.

	▲	cryptonector 5 days ago \| parent [-]
		Even my tiniest keyboards have it!

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jsnell 6 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

For the first couple of pages I thought that the article was a gag, and {C,S}-Insert was going to be the punchline.

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uncircle 6 days ago | parent | prev | next [-]

I use Alt-W and Ctrl-Y in the terminal, because I already use these to copy/paste on Emacs, and none of the CLI tools I use require these shortcuts.

The only issue is remembering to use Ctrl-C/V on Firefox, unless someone knows a way to remap its keybinds.

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slim 4 days ago | parent | prev [-]

I just select text and press middle mouse button to paste (three fingers tap on trackpads). it works 99% of the time