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Copying text content from Windows instance accessed by using Safari or Edge browser
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Copying text content from Windows instance accessed by using Safari or Edge browser
This topic describes how to copy text content after you log in to a Windows instance via the ECS Terminal in the Safari or Edge browser.​
Applicable scenario​
Due to restrictions in the Safari and Edge browsers, after you log in to a Windows ECS instance via the ECS Terminal, you cannot directly copy text content into the instance or directly copy text content from the instance to your local device. However, you can use the Clipboard Capture applet to help you complete the text copying operation.​
Procedure​
Safari browser​
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Copy local text content to an ECS instance
Copy content from an ECS instance to the local PC
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  1. In the Safari browser, log in to the target Windows instance via the ECS Terminal. For more information, see Logging in to Windows instances through ECS console.​
  1. Press control +command+ shift to open the Clipboard Capture applet.​
  1. Paste into the clipboard the content you want to copy into the ECS instance.​
  1. Press control +command+ shift again to close the clipboard.​
  1. Within the ECS instance, press control +v to paste the text content.​
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Microsoft Edge browser​
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Copy local text content to an ECS instance
Copy content from an ECS instance to the local PC
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  1. In the Microsoft Edge browser, use the ECS Terminal to log in to the target Windows instance. For more information, see Logging in to Windows instances through ECS console.​
  1. Press control +alt+ shift to open the Clipboard Capture applet.​
  1. Paste into the clipboard the content you want to copy into the ECS instance.​
  1. Press control +alt+ shift again to close the clipboard.​
  1. Within the ECS instance, press control +v to paste the text content.​
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Last updated: 2026.06.18 17:49:52