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Q135199: Cannot Paste Text into Paint Document

Article: Q135199
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to copy text to a document in Paint, the Paste command may be
unavailable.

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

RESOLUTION
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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.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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