How to disable automatic copy when selecting text from the keyboard?

Question

I've noticed that in Ubuntu 13.10 selecting text with the keyboard automatically copies it to the clipboard. I don't mind this behavior with the mouse so much, but with the keyboard it really drives me nuts. How to disable this?

score 6 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 17 '13 at 08:51

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Bah, it turns out that parcellite was the culprit. Uninstalled that sucker, now everything is back to normal.

answered Dec 17 '13 at 08:51

Nik Reiman

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Please accept the answer if it has solved you problem and remember to have a look at parcellite's clipboard history, an important tool when you copy in a cascading manner without pasting. – jobin Dec 21 '13 at 09:02

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 28 '14 at 12:12

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Indeed it originates in Parcellite, but you don't necessarily have to uninstall it. You can go to: Preferences (default shortcut is Control+Alt+P) -> Behavior ; Un-check the "Use Primary (Selection)" checkbox.

answered Jan 28 '14 at 12:12

user3139774

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How to disable automatic copy when selecting text from the keyboard?

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