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Cannot copy from one workbook to another

  1. #1
    Michael Malinsky
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    Cannot copy from one workbook to another

    For some reason I cannot copy from one workbook to another. My typical
    method for copying is to hit Ctrl+C, switch workbooks, then hit Ctrl+V
    although attempts to use the toolbar and right-clicking don't seem to
    work either.

    The copy function works fine. I get the "marching ants" to indicate
    the area I've selected to copy. However, when I switch to another
    workbook, the clipboard seems to empty itself so I cannot paste what
    I've copied. I can copy/paste within the same workbook without a
    problem. This only occurs when I want to copy from one workbook to
    another.

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Mike.


  2. #2
    Peo Sjoblom
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    RE: Cannot copy from one workbook to another

    How do you switch between the workbooks? If you use a keyboard shortcut maybe
    a macro interferes and clears the clipboard?

    Regards,

    Peo Sjoblom

    "Michael Malinsky" wrote:

    > For some reason I cannot copy from one workbook to another. My typical
    > method for copying is to hit Ctrl+C, switch workbooks, then hit Ctrl+V
    > although attempts to use the toolbar and right-clicking don't seem to
    > work either.
    >
    > The copy function works fine. I get the "marching ants" to indicate
    > the area I've selected to copy. However, when I switch to another
    > workbook, the clipboard seems to empty itself so I cannot paste what
    > I've copied. I can copy/paste within the same workbook without a
    > problem. This only occurs when I want to copy from one workbook to
    > another.
    >
    > Any help would be appreciated.
    >
    > Mike.
    >
    >


  3. #3
    Michael Malinsky
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    Re: Cannot copy from one workbook to another

    I switch between the workbooks using either the taskbar or Alt+Tab. I
    have no keyboard shortcuts at all.


  4. #4
    Dave Peterson
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    Re: Cannot copy from one workbook to another

    Do you have any macros running (even events _activate and _deactivate (workbook
    or worksheet)))?

    If you close excel and reopen in safe mode (which will disable all macros), does
    it work?

    close excel
    windows start button|run
    excel /safe

    file|Open both workbooks.



    Michael Malinsky wrote:
    >
    > I switch between the workbooks using either the taskbar or Alt+Tab. I
    > have no keyboard shortcuts at all.


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    Dave Peterson

  5. #5
    Michael Malinsky
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    Re: Cannot copy from one workbook to another

    Dave,

    I have the same problem in safe mode.

    Thanks anyway.

    Anyone else?


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