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How do I enable copy and paste in the new outlook?
I am not able to directly copy any documents from Explorer and then go to the email that I am working on to paste onto the emial. Before with the Old Outlook I was able to to do this easily but the New Outlook requires me to go to the "paper clip" Icon above then search thru the Explorer to find the file then the specific documents(which couple be hundred documents); this process takes sometime 5 miniuets to find the exact document to copy and paste. I need to do it the Old Outlook ways or "Classic" format so that I can do just the cut and paste as mentioned earlier of this email. Pleas advise ASAP thanks.
Using New Outlook on Windows for professional communication and productivity
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No, this does not clarify. I know how to attach a file. I want to know how to paste something I've copies and want to include in the email. Right now I have to actually create a file and then attach it instead of simply 'paste'. Please stop fixing things that aren't broken!!!
Hi
just use control and V and it will paste it over.
Marie-Anne
You would copy whatever you need in explorer, and then go to outlook and hit the copy icon at the top of the page... See Attached Screenshot and the icon is circled in RED.
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Hello,
I agree with others that the cut and paste change is a huge mistake. Does anyone know of a different email software package that can be used? I am ready to switch!
The problem has not been fixed and the "new" method is cumbersome and pretty worthless. I suggest everyone discontinue Microsoft and go to another system if they do not change it soon. This is crazy. Who thought up this worthless feature that is nothing but trouble. Jeff Burgess (I've used Microsoft software since 1993 and have been happy until now).