diff --git a/packages/primevue/src/datatable/DataTable.vue b/packages/primevue/src/datatable/DataTable.vue
index b4403fe81..26665a62b 100755
--- a/packages/primevue/src/datatable/DataTable.vue
+++ b/packages/primevue/src/datatable/DataTable.vue
@@ -919,7 +919,8 @@ export default {
                             this.$emit('update:selection', data);
                         }
 
-                        event.preventDefault();
+                        const isCopyShortcut = event.code === 'KeyC' && metaKey;
+                        if (!isCopyShortcut) event.preventDefault();
 
                         break;
                 }