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Why can't I copy and paste from my google doc now?

Anonymous
2023-11-15T19:06:35+00:00

I could always copy and paste my information from my google doc spreadsheets. I have been able to for several years. All of a sudden today, it will not paste correctly. I am doing the same as always copy from google spreadsheet onto email but no success.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-24T12:28:42+00:00

    Also having this issue, until recently you could copy and paste any tables/cells directly from google sheets into an outlook email and it would format correctly.

    It now just pastes a bunch of symbols. Any advice would be great.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-16T07:59:32+00:00

    Hi sherry hitechnutra.com,

    Good day!

    Thank you for posting to the Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you!

    Based on your description, we understand that your problem is "Can't I copy and paste from my Google doc now”. Feel free to correct me if my understanding is wrong.

    To move further, we may need more information from your side, please check the following:

    1. Please clarify your issue is not able to copy contents from Google Docs and paste them onto the new Outlook mail. If yes, please check if you are able to copy items from other apps like Word or Notepad, and then paste it onto the New Outlook.
    2. Please clarify if you are able to copy contents from Google Docs and paste it onto other apps, like Microsoft Word or Notepad or web browser search.
    3. Please try to use Ctr+C and Ctr+V to check if helps.
    4. Please make sure you have updated your Google Doc to the latest version.
    5. Please try to clean your browser cache and check if it helps.
    6. May I know if there is any error message when the issue happens? Please share the screenshots and error messages via private message by clicking your profile picture at the top on the right > select the My Profile option. Click View private message.

    Thank you for your time and understanding. For other questions, feel free to add your post to the Microsoft Community team.

    Regards,

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-15T19:43:29+00:00

    Dear sherry hitechnutra.com,

    Good day! Thank you for posting to Microsoft Community. We are happy to help you.

    At this very moment, we are looking into whether there could be a possible solution to this issue. We will get back to you as soon as we get any additional information about your query.

    Your patience and cooperation are much appreciated.

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