Cannot use command+v to paste text into New Folder dialog

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Cannot use command+v to paste text into New Folder dialog

New M1 Mac Mini running OS Ventura, I can't use command+v to paste copied text from Mail into the New Folder dialog (I do this to name the folders) when doing a Save As, in this case in Illustrator. I can right click/control-click to get a contextual menu that includes Paste, but that's a mouse move I'd rather avoid, and command+v worked in earlier OS, I've been doing it for years. Is there something I can turn back on somewhere, that will restore that functionality?

UPDATE: it might be an Illustrator problem, not a Ventura problem, as command+v works in other software. I would delete this question if I could find a way to do so.

Mac mini

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 11:10 AM

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Answer 1

Lunnson

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23 points

Jan 11, 2024 11:39 AM in response to GSTPD

It's not just an Illustrator problem. I have the same issue with an Automator program I created. When the script prompts me for a name, I cannot command+v into the folder name field. However, I can right-click and paste, but I rather command+v it.

Ventura 13.6.3

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KBuc15

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9 points

Apr 13, 2023 3:36 AM in response to GSTPD

I am faced with the same issue. Using the Brother Scan function. Save file to PC, File Name. The file name can not be copied into the field using Command+v it only works with the mouse.

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Answer 3

Mar 29, 2024 7:53 AM in response to GSTPD

It's not an Adobe Illustrator problem because I get it when using other programs that are not Illustrator and not Adobe. It is infuriating!

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LKHill

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31 points

Apr 13, 2023 7:27 AM in response to KBuc15

I've had the same issue for some time: command-v doesn't work to paste text into dialog boxes, like Save As or naming a file. Happens throughout my Mac (2019 3 GHz with 16 GB memory, Ventura 13.01).

I've brought this up with Mac Tech Support previously, and the tech said they had the same issue, but no idea about its origin or how to resolve it.

btw, It's REALLY aggravating.

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GSTPD Author

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Apr 13, 2023 9:41 AM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks - again, it seems to be an Adobe Illustrator problem, not a Ventura OS problem, and I should have explored that before posting the question to this forum.

I can use command+v to name new folders in other apps like InDesign, Office 365 apps and Apple Mail.

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GSTPD Author

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Apr 13, 2023 9:46 AM in response to LKHill

Until Adobe Illustrator's team fixes it (surely very low priority), I have to develop the habit of using control-click to get to Paste, interrupting my otherwise keystroke-driven production workflow. Agreed, very aggravating.

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