While copying txt from copilot output unable to past it in PowerPoint

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While copying txt from copilot output unable to past it in PowerPoint

Mr Sonbir 45

While copying txt from copilot output unable to past it in PowerPoint . command + V dose not worked

Instead of if I use copy edit option works as aspacted

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Vergil-V 10,415 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Mr Sonbir

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum.

I tried to reproduce your situation on my test device, but the Command + V shortcut is still working as expected on my side.

To better understand what you are experiencing, may I clarify the following:

Besides Microsoft PowerPoint, does Command + V work normally in other Office apps or other applications on your device?
Other than copying content from a Copilot output, are you able to paste content from different sources into Microsoft PowerPoint?
Does the issue also occur in Microsoft PowerPoint for the web?
When you use right‑click and select Paste, is the keyboard shortcut for pasting still displayed as Command + V?

If you have any updates or new details, please feel free to share them so I can provide more accurate insight.

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Mr Sonbir 45 Reputation points

2026-02-23T18:21:07.95+00:00
@Vergil-V
Hello Sir,

To reproduce the same issue, please open two applications: Copilot and PowerPoint. in Mac device Then copy a Copilot response (in a single line) and try to paste it into PowerPoint using the Command + V shortcut. You will notice that it does not allow direct pasting using this shortcut.

yes same.
Does the issue also occur in Microsoft PowerPoint for the web?

When you use right‑click and select Paste, is the keyboard shortcut for pasting still displayed as Command + V? facing this issue on Mac Device.

Workaround using.

However, in my case, ⌘ + Option + Shift + V (Paste and Match Formatting / Keep Text Only) works, as I am using a Mac.

It appears that the “Keep Text Only” or related paste configuration option is not visible in the PowerPoint Advanced Edit section. I am not sure whether:
Vergil-V 10,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-24T06:22:00.52+00:00

Hi @Mr Sonbir
Thank you for your sharing.

I tried following your steps to replicate the issue, but the Command + V function is still working as expected on my side.

One possible cause is that your Mac may have an App Shortcut set specifically for Microsoft PowerPoint. This can override the default paste shortcut.

Please verify this by going to:

Settings › Keyboard › Keyboard Shortcuts › App Shortcuts

If you do not see any shortcuts created there, you can try adding a new one for Microsoft PowerPoint using the same default Command + V for the Paste function, similar to the sample shown in below image.

Feel free to share the result with me once you have tried this.
Mr Sonbir 45 Reputation points

2026-02-24T11:04:45.29+00:00

@Vergil-V

Stills getting same same sir

if I copy txt using notepad its work direct past not work for copilot TO Powerpoint.
Mr Sonbir 45 Reputation points

2026-02-24T11:24:23.12+00:00

@Vergil-V Can we connect zoom call once
Mr Sonbir 45 Reputation points

2026-02-24T17:10:39.8233333+00:00
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The Articles available for microsoft 365 app Paste Special option is missing or not working in Microsoft Office

Paste Special option is missing or not working in Microsoft Office

Applies to: office

The Paste Special option can make the task of pasting text go more smoothly by letting you choose which formatting you want to keep (source or destination) or by stripping all the formatting and just pasting the text. If you are having issues with the Paste Special option, continue on to the resolutions below.

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To see if the Paste Special option is enabled:

Go to File > Options > Advanced.

Under Cut, copy and paste, ensure the Show Paste Options button when content is pasted option is checked.
Paste Special option is missing or not working in Microsoft Office

Applies to: office The Paste Special option can make the task of pasting text go more smoothly by letting you choose which formatting you want to keep (source or destination) or by stripping all the formatting and just pasting the text. If you are having issues with the Paste Special option, continue on to the resolutions below.

Paste Special
Applies To You can specify formatting when you paste slides, text, pictures, objects, and tables from other programs or the web into your Microsoft 365 app.
Using Paste Special
Text has its own formatting — such as typeface, color, and font size. When you copy text into a Microsoft 365 app, the app automatically reformats that text to match the text of the destination. However, you can use Paste Special to maintain the original formatting or to paste it as a picture or a link.
Cut or copy the slide, picture, text, or object that you want to paste.

Click in your Microsoft 365 file at the place where you want to insert that item. On the __**Home**__ tab, in the __**Clipboard**__ group, select the arrow under __**Paste**__, then select __**Paste Special**__, and then choose one of the options below. (If you're using Outlook, start on the __**Message**__ tab, rather than the __**Home**__ tab.) ![Paste Special menu](https://support.microsoft.com/images/en-us/dc1204c8-c279-4f6a-8e02-fd0a72ef1949) In the __**Paste Special**__ dialog, on the left, select either __**Paste**__ or __**Paste link**__, as described below. __**Paste**__ allows you to insert formatted text, unformatted text, or an image. __**Paste link**__ allows you to insert a hyperlink that connects to a separate document or presentation.
Read the two sections below for more details about the Paste and Paste link options:
Paste
Following are the possible formatting options you can choose for pasting: Use this format When Formatted Text You want the text to retain the formatting of the text from the original app or web page. Formatted Text You want the text to retain the formatting of the text from the original app or web page. Unformatted Text You want the text to take on the formatting of the Microsoft 365 app you're pasting to. Microsoft Office Drawing Object You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Microsoft Office drawing object. Picture (GIF) You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) picture. The GIF file format is limited to 256 colors, and is therefore most effective for scanned images, such as illustrations, and less effective for color photographs. GIF is also a good file format for line drawings, black and white images, small text that is only a few pixels high, and animation. Picture (JPEG) You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) picture. The JPEG file format supports 16 million colors and is best suited for photographs and complex graphics. Picture (PNG) You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Portable Network Graphics (PNG) picture. The PNG file format is similar to GIF but it provides better color support. It compresses solid areas of color while preserving sharp detail, such as the detail in line art, logos, or illustrations with text. You can save, restore, and re-save a PNG image without degrading its quality. Unlike GIF files, PNG does not support animation, and some older web browsers and applications do not support PNG. Picture (Windows Metafile) You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Windows Metafile Format (WMF) picture. You can save a picture as a 16-bit graphic (for use with Windows 3.x and later). Picture (Enhanced Metafile) You want the object you're pasting to appear as an Enhanced Metafile (EMF) format. You can save a picture as a 32-bit graphic, which supports more sophisticated graphics functions. Device Independent Bitmap You want the object you're pasting to appear as a Device Independent Bitmap (DIB), such as a slide acting as a graphic for use on web pages. A DIB is a representation (that consists of rows and columns of dots) of a graphics image in computer memory. The value of each dot (filled in or not) is stored in one or more bits of data. Bitmap You want the object you're pasting to appear as a bitmap. The Microsoft Windows BMP format can display millions of colors. Because it is supported by several programs, it is an extremely practical file format to use when you are providing an image to someone who may not have the program in which you created the image.
Paste link
To add a hyperlink connecting to a separate document or presentation, select Paste Link. Note: The Paste Link option is unavailable if you cut or copied content from a document that does not support the Paste Link option, or if the document that you are attempting to link to has not been saved. To paste the content as an Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) application icon (rather than pasting the actual content), select the Display as icon check box. You can click the icon to open the application, and then view the content. The Display as icon check box is only available if you use Paste Link or if you paste the content as an OLE object. You can then change the icon for the content that you pasted.
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To see if the Paste Special option is enabled:

Go to File > Options > Advanced.

Under Cut, copy and paste, ensure the Show Paste Options button when content is pasted option is checked.

On the Standard toolbar, click Copy . Artical https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/copy-and-paste-using-the-office-clipboard-714a72af-1ad4-450f-8708-c2931e73ec8a#id0ebbf=macos

if does no works https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/copy-and-paste-using-the-office-clipboard-714a72af-1ad4-450f-8708-c2931e73ec8a
Resolution Artical: [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/paste-special-e03db6c7-8295-4529-957d-16ac8a778719](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/paste-special-e03db6c7-8295-4529-957d-16ac8a778719) You can specify formatting when you paste slides, text, pictures, objects, and tables from other programs or the web into your Microsoft 365 app.
Vergil-V 10,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-25T05:13:31.9566667+00:00

Hi @Mr Sonbir
Thank you for the update you shared.

May I confirm whether the issue has been resolved on your side?

Regarding remote support, my assistance is limited to guidance within this forum. If you have a Microsoft 365 Business subscription, please contact your administrator so they can open a support ticket through the Microsoft Admin Center. You may also reach Microsoft Support by phone using the numbers listed on Customer service phone numbers - Microsoft Support

I hope this helps clarify the situation.
Mr Sonbir 45 Reputation points

2026-02-25T10:26:31.88+00:00

@Vergil-V

I am still facing the issue and need a solution to use the simple paste command (⌘ + V) when copying text from Copilot into PowerPoint.

Currently, when I copy Copilot output and paste it into PowerPoint using keyboard shortcuts, the paste action does not work. Even the “Right-click → Paste” option is not working at all.

Workaround using.

However, in my case, ⌘ + Option + Shift + V (Paste and Match Formatting / Keep Text Only) works, as I am using a Mac.

It appears that the “Keep Text Only” or related paste configuration option is not visible in the PowerPoint Advanced Edit section. I am not sure whether:

The option has been removed,

There has been a recent configuration change,

Or this is a bug within the application.

Could you please advise why this is happening? Also, if there is any official documentation regarding changes to PowerPoint paste behavior or configuration settings, kindly share it with me.

I would appreciate your support on this.
Vergil-V 10,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-26T10:21:26.25+00:00
Hi @Mr Sonbir
Thank you for the update.

At this moment, I have not found any official documentation that describes or addresses the behavior you are experiencing.

To help narrow this down, may I confirm the following:

Besides copying from Copilot, can you paste content from other applications into Microsoft PowerPoint using the Command + V shortcut?

Do other applications show the same issue when pasting content copied from Copilot?

Does the issue occur only when pasting into a text box, or does it also happen when pasting outside of a text box?

In the meantime, you may try the following steps:

You could also try removing and reinstalling Microsoft PowerPoint from Update history for Microsoft 365 Apps (listed by date) - Office release notes | Microsoft Learn

Create a new user profile on your Mac and test again

If you have any updates, please feel free to share them at your convenience.
Vergil-V 10,415 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-02-27T11:32:18.32+00:00

Hi @Mr Sonbir
Hope you're having a good day.
May I ask if there have been any updates since our last exchange?
Have you had a chance to review the responses shared so far?

I’d appreciate any updates you can provide.

Answer 2

If you're having trouble pasting text copied from Copilot output into PowerPoint using the Command + V shortcut, there are a few things you can check:

Clipboard Issues: Sometimes, the clipboard may not function properly. Try copying the text again and ensure that it is indeed copied to the clipboard.
PowerPoint Settings: Ensure that PowerPoint is up to date, as updates can fix bugs related to clipboard functionality.
Safe Mode: If the issue persists, try opening PowerPoint in Safe Mode to see if any add-ins are causing the conflict. You can do this by holding the Command key while starting PowerPoint.
Using Edit Menu: Since you mentioned that using the copy edit option works as expected, you can continue using that method as a workaround while troubleshooting the shortcut issue.
Restart PowerPoint: Sometimes, simply restarting the application can resolve temporary glitches.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking for any third-party applications that might interfere with clipboard operations.

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