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Copy and paste text from web pages

Find out how to copy and paste text from pages you are browsing on the Internet with your PS3.

You can copy text from a page in the Internet browser, and then paste it into a text box or message.

Copying text

Using the left stick, move the pointer to the location of the text that you want to copy, and then press the X button.
Hold down the X button and move the left stick of the controller to select the text.
Release the X button at the end of the text that you want to copy.
Select [Copy] from the menu that is displayed.

Pasting copied text

You can paste copied text into a text box or message when the on-screen keyboard is displayed.

Select [Paste] from the on-screen keyboard. A list of text items that have been copied from the Internet browser will be displayed.
Select the text that you want to paste, and then press the X button.

When using a connected keyboard (commercially available), you can press CTRL + V to paste previously copied text.

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Internet browser improvements

Find out about updates to the Internet browser for better content display.

Access YouTube XL on PS3

Make the most of the world's popular online video community on your PlayStation 3.

Save a Web page as an image

In the Internet browser, you can save the visible area of a Web page as an image.

Print a Web page

You can print a Web page in the Internet browser.

Use Resolution and Flicker Reduction

Find out how to improve your Internet viewing experience on PS3.

Use Precision Zoom

Web pages are easier to view on PS3 with the Precision Zoom feature.

Copy and paste text from web pages

Search the Internet

Find out more about searching the Internet with your PS3.

Enter text easily

Use a keyboard to complete text entry fields whilst surfing the Internet.

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