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How to Fix: How do I paste the Windows clipboard into my PuTTY session, using only the keyboard?

Paste Windows clipboard into PuTTY session using keyboard shortcut.

Quick Answer: Press \x12 to paste the contents of the Windows clipboard into your PuTTY session.

To paste the Windows clipboard into your PuTTY session using only the keyboard, you can use the Ctrl+V shortcut. This will copy the contents of the Windows clipboard and insert them into the current input field in your PuTTY session.

✅ Solution

Method:

  1. Step 1: Press the Ctrl and V keys simultaneously.

This method is widely supported across different operating systems, including Windows XP.

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