Came back to add this comment from a previous thread on the blueprint feedback. Seems to be a common issue.
https://forums.factorio.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=87401&p=504495&hilit=clear+blueprint#p504495

2. I like reusing the same BP square from my hotbar to make blueprints for the library. The ...

I don't know about "no way" but for sure there's "no need".

Ctrl-c, then hold shift while highlighting. Boom blueprint.

Even better, Alt-B. Boom blueprint.


I am having this same issue as @web07. Have 1200+ hrs gameplay. Using Ctrl-c, you don't have the ability to edit the copy before placing ...