When the Item tool is selected, the Cut, Copy, and Paste commands (Edit menu) are available for active boxes, lines, and text paths. Choose Edit > Paste (Command+V/Ctrl+V) to place a copy of the items contained on the Clipboard in the center of the project window.

When the Item tool is selected, you can remove items with the Clear (Mac OS only) and Delete commands. Cleared and deleted items are not copied to the Clipboard.