Copying objects
There are several ways of creating a copy of an object. Which method you use depends on what you want to do with the copy.
 Copy 
 to the clipboard then paste back. This lets you easily copy objects between 
 documents or between layers 
 or frames. 
 The object remains on the clipboard and you can paste it several times 
 if required.
 Copy 
 to the clipboard then paste back. This lets you easily copy objects between 
 documents or between layers 
 or frames. 
 The object remains on the clipboard and you can paste it several times 
 if required.
 Create a duplicate 
 (a copy slightly offset from the original). This is a quick way to create 
 a copy in the same document and layer. You can change the duplicate offset. 
 See Changing the 
 duplication distance.
 Create a duplicate 
 (a copy slightly offset from the original). This is a quick way to create 
 a copy in the same document and layer. You can change the duplicate offset. 
 See Changing the 
 duplication distance.
 Create a clone 
 (a copy exactly on top of the original).
 Create a clone 
 (a copy exactly on top of the original).
 To copy an object 
 using Copy and Paste
 To copy an object 
 using Copy and Paste
1. Select the object (see Selecting objects).
2. From the Edit menu, choose Copy (CTRL+C).
3. If required, change document or layer.
4. From the Edit menu, choose Paste (CTRL+V). This pastes a copy into the center of the window.
 To copy an object 
 using Duplicate
 To copy an object 
 using Duplicate
1. Select the object.
2. From the Edit menu, choose Duplicate (CTRL+D).
 To copy an object 
 using Clone
 To copy an object 
 using Clone
1. Select the object.
2. From the Edit menu, choose Clone (CTRL+K).
 To copy an object 
 using the mouse
 To copy an object 
 using the mouse
1. Choose the Selector Tool.
2. Drag the objects you want to copy.
3. Right-click where you want to leave a copy or press '+' on the numeric keypad.
Movie—click below (not working in this version)
Tips
 Instead of using CTRL+V you can 
 press CTRL+Shift+V to paste the copy into the same position as the original. 
 This is useful when moving objects between documents.
 Instead of using CTRL+V you can 
 press CTRL+Shift+V to paste the copy into the same position as the original. 
 This is useful when moving objects between documents.
 You cannot clone or duplicate objects 
 selected using select inside. 
 This includes selected regions within text objects.
 You cannot clone or duplicate objects 
 selected using select inside. 
 This includes selected regions within text objects.