Copy/paste into Messages not working on MacBook Pro

When I try to copy/paste text or links or anything into Messages on my Mac, it causes the spinning rainbow circle of death to appear and I have to Force Quit. I am able to copy/paste in other applications. I've tried restarting the computer, I've logged out of Messages and logged back in, I've Force Quit the 'pboard' in the Activity Monitor, I updated the OS (Sonoma 14.3.1). The problem is still occurring. Please help!

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MacBook Pro 16″

Posted on Feb 17, 2024 7:10 PM

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