Question

what happens to text when we cut or copy it..?

Answer 1

In case of text the data is stored in buffer or cache of that OS environment
But in case of file copy the link is maintained in same buffer so that you nay find appropriate location then paste it
Link not the file is maintained
Thus location of file should be accessible at time of paste
This is followed by windows & linux

Answer 2

When a user copies or cuts the text in a document or elsewhere in the system, the copied or the cut content is automatically placed on the clipboard of the system.

Then when the user uses the option to paste the text to the desired location, the text that is cut or copied is taken from the clipboard and the text is pasted. The clipboard can store the copied or cut text temporarily and can handle any amount of text.