Text format will not paste from chat to chat, including emojis

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Text format will not paste from chat to chat, including emojis

Gary8 40

For the past month, when I copy text (and emojis) from a chat to another, the pasted result shows:

about 8 lines of space between each paragraph and any bold or italicized text is lost to regular text
emojis won't copy / paste

This is frustrating because I need to re-format the whole message, which can take ages for multiple different chats being used in classes. For the last decade or more using Teams or Skype I never encountered this issue. This problem occurs on my phone, tablet, laptop and PC when using Teams.

Is this happening to anyone else? Solutions? Is this a Teams glitch they're working on? Appreciated, G

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Answer 1

This behavior matches a known issue with copy/paste and formatting in recent Teams builds rather than anything specific to the device. It is not caused by a setting that can be changed in the client.

From the available information, the only confirmed current workaround for copy/paste issues in Teams is to use the keyboard shortcut instead of the context menu when pasting:

Copy the formatted text and emojis as usual.
In the target chat, place the cursor in the compose box.
Use Ctrl + V (on Windows) to paste instead of right‑click → Paste or the Paste button.

If the problem persists across all devices and platforms, it indicates a service/client regression that must be fixed by Microsoft. In that case:

Report the issue from Teams via Help → Give feedback so it is associated with the tenant and client version.
Ask the organization’s IT admin to open a support ticket with Microsoft, including screenshots and exact Teams client versions where the behavior occurs.

Until Microsoft deploys a fix, using Ctrl + V where possible and manually re‑applying formatting are the only supported workarounds in the provided material.

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Answer 3

Henry-N 13,900 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hi @Gary8,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum.

Regarding the issue where text formatting including emojis does not paste correctly between chats, I would like to gather a few more details to better understand your situation and assist you effectively:

Does this issue occur only when copying between chats, or does it also happen when pasting into other applications?
Could you check which version of Microsoft Teams are you currently using?
Have you tried using Microsoft Teams on the web, and if so, does the issue persist there?
Is this issue affecting other users in your organization as well?

In the meantime, you can try resetting Microsoft Teams by following these steps:

Go to Settings > Apps > Installed apps, then type Microsoft Teams in the search box.
Locate the new Microsoft Teams app, click the More options (… ) button on the right, and select Advanced options.
Under the Reset section, click Repair and Reset.
Restart Microsoft Teams.

Thank you again for your time and understanding. While my initial response may not resolve the issue immediately, I’d like to gather more details about your situation so I can assist you more effectively.

I really appreciate your patience, and I’m here to help. Looking forward to your response.

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Gary8 40 Reputation points

2026-05-13T21:57:28.6+00:00
Thanks, Brian.

When I copy paste from a chat in Teams to another application, the issue persists, just as it does within Teams.

I have the most up-to-date version of Teams as of today.

The issue also persists on the web version of Teams ( all devices).

This issue does not seem to affect other Teams members I work with. They are all overseas.

When trying to Repair the app, the message 'We can't repair this app right now. Try again in a bit' (tried over a few hours).
Henry-N 13,900 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-14T14:47:54.47+00:00

Hi @Gary8,

Thank you for your response, I really appreciate the helpful information you’ve provided.

To further troubleshoot this issue, could you please try creating a new Windows user profile and check whether the problem persists under the new profile?

You may find the following guide useful: Manage User Accounts in Windows - Microsoft Support

Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Henry-N 13,900 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-18T15:19:49.55+00:00

Hi @Gary8,

Just want to check if you have any new update on the issue feel free to share here. Thank you so much for your cooperation we truly appreciate your time and effort. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Gary8 40 Reputation points

2026-05-18T16:51:53.99+00:00

Hi Henry, I appreciate your responses. A new user profile does not solve the issue. May I should un-install and re-install the app?
Henry-N 13,900 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-19T14:55:32.96+00:00

Hi @Gary8,

To resolve this, Microsoft’s support team will need to step in. A technical support engineer can perform a remote session to investigate the situation verify the backend configurations, and run any necessary synchronization tools to resolve the problem. If the issue requires further attention, they can escalate it to a specialized team for deeper analysis.

The Global Admin should create a service request with Microsoft support to get advanced technical assistance and diagnostics. For detailed instructions on how to get support, please refer to Get support - Microsoft 365 admin.   

Apologies for redirecting you to the related development team support as the moderators in this community have limited resources to check the backend information, and to get the fast and better assistance we requested for it.

Appreciate your patience and understanding.
Gary8 40 Reputation points

2026-05-21T18:18:27.6133333+00:00

Hi Henry, when I call the Microsoft toll-free number to speak with a support person, a message informs me support is only available online. I am not an administrator. I operate an online tutoring business as self-employed. This means I am a 'home' user.

How can I get direct support by phone with an expert? This issue is dragging on and it's so frustrating trying to connect with someone by phone. I've hired other private technicians to assist, but they've informed me this is absolutely an issue to be resolved by Microsoft. I live In British Columbia. There must be technicians in Vancouver or Victoria? Is there a number I can call?

Or a technician could please call me at [Moderator note: Personally Identifiable Information removed]

Thank you, Gary Martin
Gary8 40 Reputation points

2026-05-21T18:25:14.0666667+00:00

Hi Henry, I still need help as I can't connect with anyone in support. Can you please provide me with a phone number? The toll-free one I called just directs me back online. My number is <moderator: PII removed> Thank you, Gary Martin
Henry-N 13,900 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-05-25T09:16:07.6033333+00:00
Hi @Gary8,

Thank you so much for your reply. I truly appreciate the information you’ve shared.

From what you've described, it seems that you're using a personal Microsoft account. I just want to kindly let you know that support for personal accounts is outside the scope of what I can directly assist with as a forum moderator. To receive the most effective assistance for your case, I recommend visiting the following support page: Contact Us - Microsoft Support and selecting “Get Home support”.

You may also find this article helpful: Get Help for Microsoft personal account users - Microsoft Support

Visit Contact - Microsoft Support

Search for "Microsoft Teams" in the search box.

Click "Get Help" and press Enter.

Navigate through the support options to find "Contact Support."    

Choose a relevant option

For product/service, select "Microsoft Teams"

Look for and select "Chat with a support agent in your web browser" or a similar callback option.

Explain your situation clearly, reference the error message you get.

Please note: The Chat support team only works at certain times, so if the last window says you are not available, try to open it again the next day. If you prefer phone support, you can leave a phone number. That way, they can contact you back and help you further.
Gary8 40 Reputation points

2026-05-25T14:59:07.8666667+00:00

It works now when I use the keyboard to copy / paste, but didn't before an update 2 days ago. Anyway, thank you.

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