Vocareum VSCode Lab - Clipboard Paste Shortcuts

When working in Vocareum's VSCode lab environment, clipboard paste functionality in the terminal portion can vary depending on your operating system and web browser. This guide provides the correct keyboard shortcuts for paste operations in the VSCode terminal across different browser and OS combinations.

Note: The VSCode editor works normally with standard paste shortcuts (Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on macOS). These special shortcuts are only needed for the terminal.

Terminal Clipboard Paste Shortcuts by Browser and OS

Windows

Browser	Working Shortcut	Notes
Firefox	`Ctrl+V`, `Shift+Ctrl+V`	Both standard and alternative shortcuts work
Chrome	`Shift+Insert` only	Standard `Ctrl+V` does not work
Edge	`Shift+Insert` only	Standard `Ctrl+V` does not work

MacOS

Browser	Working Shortcut	Notes
Firefox	`Shift+Command+V` only	Standard `Command+V` does not work
Chrome	`Shift+Command+V` only	Standard `Command+V` does not work
Safari	`Command+V` only	Only standard Mac shortcut works

Troubleshooting

If you're experiencing paste issues:

Verify your browser and OS combination using the table above
Consider switching to Firefox for the most consistent terminal experience
Ensure you're clicking inside the VSCode terminal before attempting to paste
Remember: Regular editor paste (Ctrl+V/Command+V) works normally - these special shortcuts are only for the terminal

Technical Notes

The variation in paste shortcuts is due to how different browsers handle clipboard access within web-based applications like Vocareum's VSCode lab. Terminal applications typically require different clipboard handling than text editors, which is why the VSCode terminal has different paste requirements while the editor portion works with standard shortcuts. Some browsers require alternative key combinations for security reasons when accessing the system clipboard from within a web application's terminal interface.