Drag and Drop not working Office 365 - Word

Anonymous
2016-03-08T03:02:00+00:00

Several community discussions on this topic, but I can't find a good answer!  Microsoft, does Word 365 support drag and drop?  If so, how do I fix my system?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-07-09T18:09:25+00:00

    HI, I had this exact issue. All I did to fix it was this: Go to File, Options, Advanced, and Uncheck the "allow drag and drop" box. Then close down all open Word files. Then, reopen Word, and recheck the 'allow drag and drop' box. The feature was restored. 

    Jimmy Stevens

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-05-18T18:55:16+00:00

    I was having the same problem Steve described. I went to the Advanced option and the Allow Text checkbox was checked... I unchecked it... then checked it... and dragon drop worked again.

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  3. Anonymous
    2016-08-08T20:32:16+00:00

    that's what worked for me and I've been happy ever since.  Just install the 64bit version.

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  4. Stefan Blom 353.4K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2016-08-08T20:24:53+00:00

    I haven't tested Office 64 bit. Are you saying that it supports drag & drop even with a modeless dialog box open (which Office 32 bit does not, as far as I know)?

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  5. Anonymous
    2016-08-08T20:07:13+00:00

    BTW, reinstalling Office to 64 bit fixed the problem!

    Thanks!

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