Clipboard not working from keyboard

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#1

I currently have LO 7.1.4.2 on Xubuntu 2.04.2.

The keyboard shortcuts for the clipboard do not work - Ctrl-c, Ctrl-x,
Ctrl-v. To use these functions I have to use the Edit menu.

Suggestions?

#2

Hi. Do they work in other applications like your mailer, what about Ctl-Ins and Sft-Ins for copy and paste.
steve

#3

On Fri, 13 Aug 2021 07:05:54 +1200
Steve Edmonds <steve.edmonds@ptglobal.com> dijo:

Hi. Do they work in other applications like your mailer, what about
Ctl-Ins and Sft-Ins for copy and paste.
steve

Oh yes, all the Ctrl+ Clipboard shortcut keys always work perfectly in
all applications except LO. In LO I have to use the Edit menu, or I can
select something, then right-click on the selection to use the
Clipboard.

I tried the Ins key suggestions. I selected a word, and Shift-Ins
deleted it, but not to the Clipboard. Ctrl-Ins did nothing at all.

#4

Ctrl-Ins should copy, Shift-Ins should paste. Shift-del is like Ctl-x

Do you have Clipper active?

#5

On Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:23:57 +1200
Steve Edmonds <steve.edmonds@ptglobal.com> dijo:

Ctrl-Ins should copy, Shift-Ins should paste. Shift-del is like Ctl-x

OK, that does work. However, it is a clumsy process because it requires
both hands; the keys are on opposite corners of the keyboard. The Ctrl
key combinations can be reached with just the left hand. Plus, I've
been using the Ctrl key combinations for decades and it's silly to
change, especially as I'd need to change just for one program.

Do you have Clipper active?

I don't believe so. I dimly recall that this is a program where you can
save multiple snippets and then select which one you want to paste. I
have no use for that capability.

The important point is that the Ctrl key combinations work in every one
of the countless programs installed on this computer, except LO. What
is wrong with LO? Could it be a personal configuration setting?

#6

On Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:23:57 +1200
Steve Edmonds <steve.edmonds@ptglobal.com> dijo:

Ctrl-Ins should copy, Shift-Ins should paste. Shift-del is like Ctl-x

OK, that does work. However, it is a clumsy process because it requires
both hands; the keys are on opposite corners of the keyboard. The Ctrl
key combinations can be reached with just the left hand. Plus, I've
been using the Ctrl key combinations for decades and it's silly to
change, especially as I'd need to change just for one program.

For me, I have a full sized number keypad and Ctl on both sides, left handed mouse and Ctrl-Ins, Shift-Ins and Shift-del are all much easier, I also have defined Ctl-k for paste unformatted so I can keep my hand on the mouse for most editing and data entry.

Have you checked Tools>Customise>Keyboard in case the keys you want have been reassigned.

#7

Sorry to be late with this, but I had to finish a hardware rebuild.
Your email header suggests you use PCLinuxOS, my distro of choice,
I just used LibreOffice Manager to install LO 7.1.5.2 and Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V
and Ctrl+X all work normally for me.

If you have not already do so, try resetting your user profile by
closing LO, renaming /home/<username>/.config/libreoffice/4 and
restarting LO.