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Win 10 version 21H2 Build 19044.1706
Excel 2016 Version 2204 Build 15128.20224
This problem occurs randomly and with only a few cells being copied. The spreadsheet locks up and the only way out is Save>Close and open the book again. Sometimes that doesn't work and I have to close Excel completely.
Sometimes the top ribbon completely greys out and I can't do anything.
This is becoming a significant problem.
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Does this have anything to do with opening two sheets of the same workbook (view then new window) and copy and pasting withing those sheets. This is usually when it happens to me. Two different memory spaces within the same workbook?
Same here. This has been a thorn in my side for years and across at least 6 machines!
Clipboard history by microsoft is the culprit, by default ,all pc have this turn on.
I am signed in as Admin for all Office apps.
The problem seems to have been partly resolved. I now get a message about not being able to copy but when I click the message away and then use Copy it works. That is still not a full resolution but is a hell of a lot better.
Maybe Microsoft have at last looked at it.