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How to copy and paste in Prezi Present

In Prezi Present, you can copy, paste, and duplicate content to reuse it within the same presentation or across different presentations. Use keyboard shortcuts for speed, or use the right-click menu for precision.

Quick steps:

  1. Click to select the object that you want to copy.
  2. Duplicate by pressing CTRL/CMD+D.
  3. To copy, press CTRL/CMD+C or right-click and select “Copy” from the context menu.
  4. To paste, press CTRL/CMD+V or right-click and select “Paste” from the context menu.
  5. You can also duplicate a topic from the left sidebar by clicking the three dots on its thumbnail and selecting Duplicate from the dropdown menu.

 How do I copy and paste an object in Prezi Present?

To copy and paste an object in Prezi Present, use the Copy and Paste shortcuts.

  1. Select the object you want to copy.
  2. Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
  3. Click where you want to place the copy.
  4. Press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac).

Alternative method (menu):

  • Right-click the object and select Copy, then right-click and select Paste.

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How do I copy multiple objects at once in Prezi Present?

To copy multiple objects in Prezi Present, select more than one object first.

  1. Multi-select your objects:
    • Click and drag on the canvas to draw a selection box around the objects (cover everything you want to include), or
    • Hold Shift and click each object you want to include.
  2. Press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac) to copy, or press Ctrl+D / Cmd+D to duplicate.
  3. If you copied, press Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) to paste.
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How do I duplicate an object in Prezi Present?

To duplicate an object on your canvas in Prezi Present:

  1. Click the object you want to duplicate (image, chart, text, shape, etc.).
  2. Press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac).
  3. Drag the duplicated object to the position you want.

Definition: Duplicate creates a copy instantly in the same presentation, without using the clipboard.

How do I duplicate or copy a frame in Prezi Present?

To duplicate a frame in Prezi Present, select the frame and use shortcuts.

  1. Click to select the frame you want to reuse.
  2. Press Ctrl+D / Cmd+D to duplicate.

Or copy and paste:

  1. Press Ctrl+C / Cmd+C.
  2. Press Ctrl+V / Cmd+V.
  3. Move the duplicated or pasted frame to the right place on the canvas.
  4. Edit the frame content if needed.

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How do I duplicate a topic in Prezi Present?

To duplicate a topic in Prezi Present:

  1. Select the topic you want to duplicate and press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac), or
  2. In the left sidebar, find the topic you want to duplicate.
  3. Click the three dots (•••) on the topic thumbnail.
  4. Select Duplicate.
  5. Drag the duplicated topic to:
    • change the topic order in the sidebar, and
    • reposition it on the canvas.
  6. Edit the duplicated topic content as needed.

How do I copy content from one Prezi Present presentation to another?

To copy content between presentations in Prezi Present, copy it from one presentation and paste it into another open presentation.

  1. Open both presentations in Prezi Present.
  2. In the first presentation, select the content you want to reuse.
  3. Press Ctrl+C / Cmd+C.
  4. Switch to the second presentation.
  5. Press Ctrl+V / Cmd+V.
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Troubleshooting: Why won’t copy/paste work in Prezi Present?

  • Nothing pastes: Re-copy the object using Ctrl+C / Cmd+C, then paste again.
  • Wrong item pastes: Copy again after selecting the correct object.
  • Multiple items don’t copy: Make sure you used Shift to select more than one object first.
  • Paste goes off-canvas: Zoom out and look for the pasted content, then move it into place.

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FAQ

How do I duplicate an image in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, select the image and press Ctrl+D (Windows) or Cmd+D (Mac) to duplicate it.

How do I duplicate a chart in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, select the chart and press Ctrl+D / Cmd+D, or copy with Ctrl+C / Cmd+C and paste with Ctrl+V / Cmd+V.

What’s the difference between duplicate and copy/paste in Prezi Present?

In Prezi Present, Duplicate (Ctrl/Cmd+D) makes an instant copy on the canvas. Copy/Paste uses the clipboard and is best for moving content between presentations.

Can I reuse a whole topic in Prezi Present?

Yes. In Prezi Present, duplicate a topic from the left sidebar using the three dots (•••) menu and selecting Duplicate.

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