Disabling or Hiding Cut, Copy, and Paste Options in Context Menu on macOS

Hello Apple Community,


I have been using macOS 13.3 (22E252) and have encountered a situation where I would like to disable or hide the cut, copy, and paste options that appear in the context menu when I select text. I understand that I can use keyboard shortcuts to perform these actions without invoking the context menu, but I would like to know if there is any way to completely remove or hide these options from the context menu itself.


I understand that the context menu appearance is controlled by each individual application. However, I am looking for a solution that could be applied system-wide, if possible. If not, any suggestions for customizing the context menu in popular applications like TextEdit, Pages, or web browsers would also be appreciated.

If any of you have encountered a similar situation and found a solution or workaround, I would be grateful if you could share your experience or any advice you might have.

Thank you in advance for your help and guidance!

Best regards,

Yours

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.3

Posted on Apr 25, 2023 3:30 AM

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Disabling or Hiding Cut, Copy, and Paste Options in Context Menu on macOS

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