From The Old WolfDream

Notes:

• The text must be within an edit field.
• Long-pressing the edit field (double-tap and hold) summons the selection bar.
• We cannot select arbitrary pieces of the text using granularity.
• Tap Select all and then Copy to load the text into the clipboard.
  • TIP: Many applications provide an option for copying directly to the clipboard; it can often be found under Share.
• Long-pressing on an empty edit box brings up a paste button in the top-left corner of that box.
  • That button disappears after just a few seconds or if focus moves away from the field.
  • It is therefore a good idea to familiarise oneself with the boundaries of the edit field before attempting to paste.
  • One tip is to long-press the left edge of the edit field and move straight up to the Paste button.