Copy/paste from Word to Whatsapp leads to pasting of text image, not text (Mac OS)

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Hello!

When I paste from MS Word to Whatsapp desktop version, the text doesn't paste. Instead, an image of the text appears. However if I copy and paste the text from apple notes or powerpoint, there's no issue. I can't figure out why this only happens in Word. Any suggestions? Thank you, Tyler

MacBook Pro running Mac OSBigSur 11.6.2

MS Word version 16.60

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Jim G 134.1K MVP

Test to see if Word is copying text. Copy text in Word and switch to TextEdit and then paste. TextEdit can't display pictures, so if the text appears, then you know Word put text onto the clipboard. Try pasting in other apps, as well.

Word has no control over what WhatsApp does with the clipboard. Apparently WhatsApp is doing something odd with the clipboard.

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Anonymous

2022-10-13T08:27:09+00:00

Thank you..but unfortunately it still doesn't work for me. So I've to stick to writing on Word which is saved online (One Drive), then open it in my mobile phone and paste on the WhatsApp on my mobile.
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Bob Jones AKA CyberTaz MVP 437.7K Reputation points

2022-10-10T21:02:56+00:00

The explanation & a number of workarounds can be found throughout this overworked thread. Have you tried any of them? There really isn't anything more to be added.
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Anonymous

2022-10-10T16:13:00+00:00

I have exactly the same issue. Using MAc Pro MacOS Monterey Version 12.3.

Any advice?
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Anonymous

2022-10-02T08:09:53+00:00

Yes indeed, I fully agree :)

All the best,

Nick
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