Cut
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000257
To remove selected digital content, such as text, files, or images, from its original location and place it into a temporary storage area called the clipboard. This action prepares the content to be moved to a new destination. Unlike copying, cutting deletes the original data once it is pasted elsewhere.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000257 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Software |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "To remove selected digital content, such as text, files, or images, from its original location and place it into a temporary storage area called the clipboard. This action prepares the content to be moved to a new destination. Unlike copying, cutting deletes the original data once it is pasted elsewhere.",
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