Copying with Ctrl+C sometimes fails (Adobe Digital Editions 1.x)

Issue

Selecting and copying text in Adobe Digital Editions using the Ctrl+C keyboard shortcut does not work consistently, even when the you do not move the mouse outside of the reading panel.

Reason

Digital Editions requires a certain sequence of keystrokes to copy correctly.

Solution

To correctly copy in Digital Editions:

  1. Press and hold the Ctrl key.
  2. Press the C key.
  3. Release the Ctrl key.
  4. Release the C key.