Word 2002: first opened, trying paste gets funny symbol, no paste

[Phil144]

When I first open Word 2002, and try to paste a copied or cut section of
text, or an image, it gives a weird symbol, and does not paste anything. If
I go back to the source text or image, then copy or cut again, the second
time trying to paste finally works. I searched (several ways) for an article
about this problem, but no luck.

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[Charles Kenyon]

If you have MS Works installed, it clears the clipboard when starting Word.
Try uninstalling the Add-In, if this is your case.
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[Phil144]

I apologize for belatedly replying to you.

As you recommended,
I uninstalled MS Works (it came with the PC),
and you were RIGHT, that fixed it!

Thank you, so very much!
Phil Baker

 

[Suzanne S. Barnhill]

You don't have to uninstall Works, just the Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for
Word.