Cut and Copy commands produce error message;Cannot empty the clipb

[Dick Folkerth]

I get the strange error message whenever I use the Cut or Copy commands. But
I click OK ... and then proceed to Paste in normal fashion. So the error
message is mostly a nuisance, but perhaps a clue to a problem I should fix.
Any suggestions ??

Running OS 10.2.8 and Excel X for Mac SR 1.

DICK

ps I am also having a problem with Word in that the Paste function is
broken; it simply will NOT paste anything ...

 

[Edwin Tam]

You didn't mention what the error message says.

Anyway, to ensure you're using the latest version of Office X, you should
download the:
Microsoft Office v. X for Mac Security Update (10.1.6)
from
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx

Also, make sure you run the Auto Update of Mac OS (in System Preferences).

Regards,
Edwin Tam
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.vonixx.com

 

[Dick Folkerth]

You didn't mention what the error message says.

Anyway, to ensure you're using the latest version of Office X, you should
download the:
Microsoft Office v. X for Mac Security Update (10.1.6)
from
http://www.microsoft.com/mac/downloads.aspx

Also, make sure you run the Auto Update of Mac OS (in System Preferences).

Regards,
Edwin Tam
(e-mail address removed)
http://www.vonixx.com

EDWIN

Thanks for the response and sorry it took so long for me to get back with
you. I made a mistake in posting the query and then leaving town for two
weeks ...

I tried to put the error message in the subject line "Cannot empty
clipboard" but I guess this was not clear.

When I returned from my trip the problem surfaced with other software (
iPhoto and PhotoShop Elements ) ... no drag-and-drop ... so I knew it was not
an Office-related issue. After posting messages on the Apple boards, and not
getting any resolution, I was beginning to dispair.

Then the problem suddenly was resolved. I guess that my repeated Repair
Permissions actions or my use of Disk Warrior fixed it. Who knows ...

I have experienced behavoir like this when I was a Windows-user, but this is
my first gremlin-like experience with the Mac.

Thanks again. I will file your suggestion in my trouble-shooting file.

DICK