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Cutting and pasting is slightly different, depending on the version of Sketchbook you are using.
Cutting and pasting in Sketchbook Pro for desktop
Use one of the selection tools first to choose the content. If you want the entire layer, use Ctrl+A (Windows) or Command+A (Mac) first to select the entire layer.
Then:
- Use the hotkey Ctrl+X (Win) or Command+X (Mac) to cut the content
- alternatively, use Ctrl+C / Command+C to copy the content to the clipboard
- Use the hotkey Ctrl+V (Win) or Command+V (Mac) to paste.
If you have preferences set to add/import images to a new layer, your pasted content will automatically be applied in a new layer. To change this, de-select Add image: import into a new layer in the General tab of Preferences.
See Introduction to Selection Tools for information on using the selection tools.
Cutting and pasting in Sketchbook for mobile devices
- To cut the active selection area, tap
in the Selection toolbar and then tap 
to cut.
- If no selection is active, the action will apply to the entire active layer
- Create a new layer, or select a layer where you want to paste the content.
If you want to paste back to the active layer, skip this step.
The cut/paste toolbar will remain open while you navigate layers as long as you do not select another brush or tool. - Tap to paste.
- You will be entered into the transform workspace, where you can use the transform tools to reposition the pasted content.
in the Selection toolbar and then tap Alternatively, you can also cut/paste from the Layer Menu.
- In the Layer Editor, double-tap the layer you want to cut content from to access the Layer Menu.
- Tap to cut the entire layer or the active selection.
- Open the Layer Menu at the destination layer and tap .
- You will be entered into the transform workspace, where you can use the transform tools to reposition the pasted content.
Removing parts of an image
If you want to remove parts of an image, such as the background, use the Selection tools in conjunction with 
Cut or 
Clear.
