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copied into vs copied in

Both "copied into" and "copied in" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Copied into" is used when referring to the destination where something is copied, while "copied in" is used when referring to the action of copying itself.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 7000 views

copied into

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the destination where something is copied.

Use "copied into" when you want to specify the location or destination where something is being copied.

Examples:

  • The text was copied into a new document.
  • The files were copied into the folder.
  • Presents a dialog that allows you to select files to add to your current project. These files will then be copied into the project folder for editing.
  • Files and folders will be copied into the existing directory, alongside its existing contents. You will be prompted again in case of a conflict with an existing file in the directory.
  • It was copied into my notebook.
  • Aiden called this morning, asking to be copied into your diary.
  • Lian says you were asking to be copied into my diary.
  • Start the konqueror to choose a WEB url as help file. This url should be copied into the edit widget.
  • I was wondering, is it an idea I get copied into Freya's diary?
  • Update, Copied - A user has made an update on a file. A new version was copied into working copy.
  • Files and folders will be copied into any existing directory, alongside its existing contents. You will be prompted again in case of a conflict with an existing file in a directory, but not in case of another existing directory.
  • In the above example D2 can be copied into all three cells D3 to D5 at once by just copying D2 then selecting the complete cell area D3: D5 before doing the paste.

Alternatives:

  • pasted into
  • transferred into
  • moved into
  • placed into
  • inserted into

copied in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the action of copying itself.

Use "copied in" when you want to describe the act of copying without specifying the destination.

Examples:

  • She copied in a hurry.
  • The data was copied in a few seconds.
  • We have a model in Australia and New Zealand which could usefully be copied in the European Union Member States.
  • I successfully introduced it in Belgium as the only country in Europe, and it was soon copied in France.
  • Can I get copied in to Freya's diary?
  • From the menu, select Ctrl; C Edit Copy, and the text will be copied in the clipboard.
  • Portugal is an example to be copied in this respect, because it was the first European country to include the abolition of the death sentence in its constitution, over 140 years ago.
  • A car on display in one room can be copied in the space of 5 minutes in the room next door.
  • I believe that within the present text we have the opportunity to reconcile these two parties, and to lay down a number of fundamental principles which could be copied in other parts of the world.
  • Layer's alpha channel: the mask is initialized according to the content of layer Alpha channel. If the layer still contains transparency it's copied in the mask.
  • (According to the submission, 'the agreements copied in the formulae and definitions contained in the decree'.)
  • While it is accepted that the European social model cannot be copied in every detail in other parts of the world, certain aspects of good practice may be able to be transposed to other parts of the world.
  • McCain was copied in.
  • (If this space is insufficient you may continue on one or more supplementary pages which should be copied in triplicate and should contain the information in boxes 9 to 20)
  • A rectangular area of cells can be cut or copied in one operation by selecting the area before doing the cut or copy. Then select the top left corner cell of the area you want to paste into before doing the paste.
  • However, the type-approval number including the extension of the previous stage(s) vehicle shall be copied in point 0.2.2 of the certificate of conformity of the subsequent stage vehicle.
  • The documents were still copied to in-house counsel
  • Insert the cut or copied result in the display.
  • An excellent initiative which, I hope, will be copied liberally in other Member States and at EU level.
  • I got it all copied down in another book anyway.
  • Sure that that message had been left there for me, I copied it in my travel notebook and began to repeat those sentences every morning.
  • That is an example of best practice that should be copied not only in all the Member States but also within the European Commission.

Alternatives:

  • duplicated
  • reproduced
  • cloned
  • replicated
  • imitated

Related Comparisons

read on vs read in collected in vs collected to printed in vs printed on referenced in vs referenced from uploaded on vs uploaded in

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