How do I make the "Paste Options" popup go away after pasting text?

Anonymous
2010-02-13T04:16:54+00:00

I'm using Office 2007 on Windows 7 Professional.

This drives me crazy, and right now it's blocking other text I need to edit.  When I move text around, using the right-click cut and paste menu, after pasting the paste options popup shows, and it won't go away, even if I choose a paste option.  How do I make the stupid thing disappear after I'm done with it?

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Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2010-02-15T04:59:49+00:00

Press the Esc key.

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  1. Anonymous
    2010-02-18T22:46:38+00:00

    Thank you!

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-02-13T04:53:22+00:00

    Thank you for the response, but that sounds as if I only have two options - have the thing appear and stay around, or not have it appear at all.  I do sometimes use it.  I'll keep experimenting and see if there's a third way...

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  3. Doug Robbins - MVP - Office Apps and Services 323.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2010-02-13T04:44:45+00:00

    Click on the Office button and then on Word Options and then on Advanced and go to the Cut, copy, and paste section and uncheck the box for "Show Paste Options buttons".

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