Copy and Paste between documents or software Not Working

I have recently updated to Ventura 13.4.1, and since then copy and paste has stopped working. I copy using Command C, but it will not paste the text, and pastes some text copied much earlier. So frustrating!

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jun 30, 2023 03:43 AM

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Oct 23, 2023 04:22 PM in response to HMYoung01

Give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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