Linux Copy & Paste Gets a Retro Upgrade: Say Goodbye to Ctrl+Shift
2025-08-15
Tired of Ctrl+Shift+C/V for copy and paste in Linux terminals? Good news! By the end of 2025, most Linux applications will natively support the legacy 'Copy' and 'Paste' keycodes. This is thanks to the rise of programmable keyboards and support for these keycodes in software toolkits like GTK and QT. Several terminal emulators like Alacritty, Foot, and Wezterm already support them, while Gnome Terminal and Konsole are expected to support them after updates by the end of the year. This will revolutionize the Linux copy-paste experience, making it more convenient and efficient.