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Python IDLE: cmd-v to paste not working on OS X

I am using Python 2.7.3 on OS X 10.8.3, installed with MacPorts. If I hit command + c or command + x on content in IDLE, I can paste it with command + v into other apps. However, I cannot use command + v to paste into IDLE itself, either from other apps or from within IDLE.

If I highlight content in IDLE, a right-click on the mouse will duplicate (i.e. paste) that content. This is sort of a workaround, but it is annoying not to be able to paste URL's or code from outside of IDLE.

Solution

  • Make sure that you have the cursor more than one space after the last >>>. It won't paste unless you do.