Command-V will not work!

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Command-V will not work!

I use command-c & command-v more than any other keys on my keyboard and all of a sudden, command-v will not work. I think one of my children pushed something that disabled it, but I cannot get it to paste anything even though my other command options work. When I press command-c the "Edit" tab highlights and when I press command-v the "Edit" tab also highlights but it does nothing. It does this in every program so it's not program specific. Wow...amazing how missing one function can disable a person so quickly!

Posted on Aug 28, 2012 11:02 AM

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roam

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Aug 29, 2012 1:10 AM in response to JRVIGER

A couple of people who have had this problem found an SMC reset resolved it, which is odd as you wouldn't think there would be any connection. However it is easy enough to do.

from;

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964

1.	Shut down the computer.
2.	Unplug the computer's power cord.
3.	Wait fifteen seconds.
4.	Attach the computer's power cord.
5.	Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.

If that does not work, then explore your idea that your kids may have re-assigned that function to something else. Ask them if they were doing anything like that.

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JRVIGER Author

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Aug 29, 2012 8:35 AM in response to roam

Thanks...it worked!

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Answer 3

Oct 31, 2017 10:41 AM in response to JRVIGER

This worked for me as well - thank you! (Oct. 31, 2017).

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MaliaKai

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Nov 4, 2017 2:36 PM in response to JRVIGER

Any combination of Command/control/copy/paste does not work on my MacBook Pro. I've followed your suggestion but to no avail. Still cannot copy/paste text. Please help

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rohitkgp

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Nov 5, 2017 4:53 PM in response to roam

Is there no way to solve this problem without restarting the machine, i would like to know if there is any way to solve this copy paste issue without a hard restart.

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Answer 6

Nov 6, 2017 7:01 AM in response to rohitkgp

You still should be able to make a selection and use the Edit Menu Copy Cut Paste items to complete your work. The keys are just shortcuts for the menu items.

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