can't copy and paste in apple notes & email

Hello applecommunitygds,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. 

We understand that you are not able to use copy and paste in Notes and Mail. We are happy to help.

What happens when you try to use copy and paste? What is the exact error message, if any? These answers will help us isolate the cause.

These steps may help. Please try these steps as follows: How to copy and paste on Mac - Apple Support

"Copy or cut

Start by selecting the text or other item to be copied or cut. Then use one of these steps to save the item to your Clipboard so that it can be pasted elsewhere. 

Copy

• Press Command-C. 
• Or choose Edit > Copy from the menu bar.
• Or Control-click (or right-click) the item you selected, then choose Copy from the shortcut menu.

Paste, or paste and match style

First click to place your insertion point, then use one of these steps to paste your copied item at that location. When you paste and match style, the pasted item matches the font, color, size, or other style of the surrounding content. 

Paste

• Press Command-V. 
• Or choose Edit > Paste from the menu bar.
• Or Control-click (or right-click) the item you selected, then choose Paste from the shortcut menu.

Paste and Match Style

• Press Option-Shift-Command-V.
• Or choose Edit > Paste and Match Style from the menu bar."

Let us know if you have further questions.

Take care.