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Copy Text to Clipboard

A vanilla JavaScript helper to copy text to the clipboard with a fallback message.

#javascript #clipboard #utility #beginner

JavaScript

async function copyText(text) {
  try {
    await navigator.clipboard.writeText(text);
    console.log('Copied to clipboard');
    return true;
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Clipboard copy failed:', error);
    return false;
  }
}

copyText('Hello from CodShot!');

Notes

The Clipboard API works only in secure contexts such as HTTPS or localhost.

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Updated: 2026-06-03 14:05

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