Cannot Paste Text into Paint Document (135199)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q135199

SYMPTOMS

When you try to copy text to a document in Paint, the Paste command may be unavailable.

CAUSE

You can paste text into a Paint document only in text insertion mode.

RESOLUTION

Enter text insertion mode before you try to paste the text. To do so, follow these steps:
  1. Click the Text tool in the toolbox.
  2. Click the document where you want to insert the text.
  3. Paste the text.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/17/2000
Keywords:KB135199
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