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Copying a text box in the Powerpoint does not work - Mountain Lion

Hi,


After I upgraded my OS from Lion to Mountain Lion, copying text box in the Powerpoint does not work.


In the MS powerpoint 2011, I can copy (command+C) images and paste them.


But, copying text boxes and some shapes (rectangle, circle, triangle, etc) does not work. (It does not show up in the clipboard.)


It starts to happen after upgrading OSX to Mountain Lion.


Does anyone have a similar problem? suggestion to fix it?


Thanks

MacBook Pro, OS X Mountain Lion

Posted on Aug 19, 2012 1:55 PM

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May 22, 2013 4:58 PM in response to dirack

I too have the same problem and would be interested in a solution, short of reinstalling. In PowerPoint 2001 I create a simple shape and attempt to use Command-C to copy and subsequently Command-V to paste, and it clears/cuts the shape. Furthermore, when I click on the shape, the "Copy" command isn't available under Edit in the menu. This is absurd.

Jul 22, 2014 11:26 AM in response to dirack

Must be a Microsoft problem, we all know their software isn't exactly tailored for Apple. In any case, a temporary workaround:


  1. Click down on the item that you want to copy (using your mouse).
  2. While you are clicking down (on the mouse button), push down the "alt/option" key on your keyboard.
  3. Then, drag the item out on the page and unclick the mouse button.


The item should have replicated.

Dec 22, 2015 6:05 PM in response to dirack

This answer solves the problem:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/mac/forum/macoffice2011-macpowerpoint/powerpo int-2011-weird-text-box-behavior-cannot/8c0603fe-a283-4cfc-977d-3aa94f2f9ed9?db= 5&auth=1


Under system preferences, chose Keyboard, then chose Shortcuts, and then at the bottom under Full Keyboard Access, click the "All controls" radio button.

Previously, the "Text boxes and lists only" radio button was selected.

Copying a text box in the Powerpoint does not work - Mountain Lion

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