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Copy and Paste in Word does not work
- Nov 23, 2023
Hi mention11,
Here are a few more steps you can try:Repairing Microsoft Office:
1. Close all Office applications:
Make sure all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) are closed.2. Open Settings
3. Apps and Features:
- In Settings, click on "Apps and Features."4. Find Microsoft Office:
- Locate Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs.5. Select Change:
- Right-click on Microsoft Office and choose "Change" or "Change/Remove."6. Repair Office:
- A window will appear. Select "Repair" and then click "Continue" or "Next."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.7. Restart your computer:
- After the repair is complete, restart your computer.
Repair an Office application - Microsoft SupportReinstalling Microsoft Office:
If repairing doesn't resolve the issues, you might need to reinstall Office. Here's how you can do it:
1. Uninstall Office:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Apps and Features.
- Find Microsoft Office in the list and select "Uninstall."2. Restart your computer:
- After uninstalling Office, restart your computer.
Uninstall Office from a PC - Microsoft Support4. Download and Install Office:
- Go to the official Microsoft Office website and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Download the Office installer.5. Run the Installer:
- Double-click the downloaded installer to run it.6. Follow on-screen instructions:
- The installer will guide you through the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions, including signing in with your Microsoft account.Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC or Mac - Microsoft Support
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Leon Pavesic
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Hi mention11,
Here are a few more steps you can try:
Repairing Microsoft Office:
1. Close all Office applications:
Make sure all Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) are closed.
2. Open Settings
3. Apps and Features:
- In Settings, click on "Apps and Features."
4. Find Microsoft Office:
- Locate Microsoft Office in the list of installed programs.
5. Select Change:
- Right-click on Microsoft Office and choose "Change" or "Change/Remove."
6. Repair Office:
- A window will appear. Select "Repair" and then click "Continue" or "Next."
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the repair process.
7. Restart your computer:
- After the repair is complete, restart your computer.
Repair an Office application - Microsoft Support
Reinstalling Microsoft Office:
If repairing doesn't resolve the issues, you might need to reinstall Office. Here's how you can do it:
1. Uninstall Office:
- Open Settings.
- Go to Apps and Features.
- Find Microsoft Office in the list and select "Uninstall."
2. Restart your computer:
- After uninstalling Office, restart your computer.
Uninstall Office from a PC - Microsoft Support
4. Download and Install Office:
- Go to the official Microsoft Office website and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Download the Office installer.
5. Run the Installer:
- Double-click the downloaded installer to run it.
6. Follow on-screen instructions:
- The installer will guide you through the installation process. Follow the on-screen instructions, including signing in with your Microsoft account.
Download and install or reinstall Microsoft 365 or Office 2021 on a PC or Mac - Microsoft Support
Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.
If the post was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Like.
Kindest regards,
Leon Pavesic
(LinkedIn)
Sorry for not answering sooner. Thank you for your response. I found out that even without doing what you suggested, the copy-and-paste function somehow started to work well. Thank you kindly.
Masami Sakita