Delete, Copy, & Paste Objects or Text

Here’s how to delete, copy, and paste objects, images or any elements on your canvas in Piktochart Editor:


Using keyboard shortcuts

  1. Click to select the object, element or text box.
  • To Copy : Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or Cmd + C (Mac) to copy.
  • To Delete/Cut: Press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard.
  • To Paste : Press Ctrl + V (Windows) or Cmd + V (Mac) to paste.


As a summary, here are the list of common keyboard shortcuts that you can use to perform these actions in Piktochart:

Action Windows Mac
Copy CTRL+C CMD+C
Paste CTRL+V CMD+V
Delete Backspace Delete
Undo CTRL+Z CMD+Z
Redo CTRL+Y CMD+Y

You can copy or cut elements from one template and paste them into another in Piktochart.

To learn how, take a look at our Copying a Block article!


Using Right-Click Menu

Right-click anywhere on the canvas and select either Cut, Copy or Paste from the context menu.



Common Questions

Why Can’t I Copy Text from Another Page?

If you're having trouble copying and pasting text from another page into your visual, it could be related to your browser or cache.

Here’s what you can try:

  1. Use the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox
  2. Clear your browser cache and cookies
  3. Avoid using browsers like Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, or Safari, as they may block certain functions in Piktochart

If the issue persists after trying these steps, please reach out to [email protected] — we’re here to help!


How do I delete an image?

  1. Click on the image to select it.
  2. Press the Delete or Backspace key on your keyboard.

You image or photo will be deleted from your visual immediately.

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