we are facing issue in excel 2026, 2019 and 2021 copy 7 paste issue

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we are facing issue in excel 2026, 2019 and 2021 copy 7 paste issue

Saddiq Basha 25

we are facing issue in excel 2026, 2019 and 2021 copy 7 paste issue how to resolve

Franco gobb 10 Reputation points

2026-09-10T20:53:55.2333333+00:00

Hello, facing this issue in Excel Office 2016 right after the latest updates, so I decided to uninstall Office 2016 and replace with office 2019 and the issue persists. As I moved to Office 2019 I cannot uninstall KB5002914 because office 2016 has been removed but the effects of KB5002914 are still there.

Issues are:

-CUT & PASTE of the cell(s): works

-Copy & Paste of the cell(s): DOES NOT work

-After selecting a cell for Copy and Paste, the borders of the cell keep on blinking and ESC no longer works

-Copy and paste of the content of a cell works

Please advice.
JeseminQH 600 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-11T07:09:59.27+00:00

Hi @Franco gobb

According to the Microsoft support article, the paste issue has been documented as affecting Excel 2024, 2021, 2019, and 2016. The article indicates that the issue is being investigated and will be updated when more information becomes available: Description of the security update for Excel 2016: September 08, 2026 (KB5002914)

Since uninstalling KB5002914 did not resolve the issue in your case, you may consider submitting feedback through Excel like I suggested and monitoring the support article for any further guidance or updates.

Please note that I am a fellow community member and do not have access to Microsoft’s internal investigation or update schedule. Thank you for your feedback and understanding.
David Johnson 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T15:45:39.3833333+00:00

I am on MSOF 2024 LTSC Version: 16.0.17932, and I am experiencing all the above. I may add that pressing CTRL+D, it does not copy down. I've notice the only work around for me is to CTRL+C, then right click on the cell with the mosue and paste via Formula then it work. I've also notice that if you do CTRL+C, then press ESC right after, it cancels it out as it should, but if you do a CTRL+V after doing CTRL+C, it some how get glitch, cells remain in Dotted line (like waiting for cell to be paste) then its when pressing ESC wont work, you have to press CTRL+C then press ESC to clear that out.

The CTRL+X, CTRL+z, does not work for me.. Maybe because if the version I have.

this is very annoying since I do a lot of CTRL+D in my workbook.. :(

Hope this gets fixed soon...
KristianneMari 0 Reputation points

2026-09-14T01:49:19.31+00:00

we just go to the root folder where excel.exe is located and paste the file of working excel.exe, from another pc.

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Franco gobb 10 Reputation points

2026-09-10T20:53:55.2333333+00:00

Hello, facing this issue in Excel Office 2016 right after the latest updates, so I decided to uninstall Office 2016 and replace with office 2019 and the issue persists. As I moved to Office 2019 I cannot uninstall KB5002914 because office 2016 has been removed but the effects of KB5002914 are still there.

Issues are:

-CUT & PASTE of the cell(s): works

-Copy & Paste of the cell(s): DOES NOT work

-After selecting a cell for Copy and Paste, the borders of the cell keep on blinking and ESC no longer works

-Copy and paste of the content of a cell works

Please advice.
JeseminQH 600 Reputation points Independent Advisor

2026-09-11T07:09:59.27+00:00

Hi @Franco gobb

According to the Microsoft support article, the paste issue has been documented as affecting Excel 2024, 2021, 2019, and 2016. The article indicates that the issue is being investigated and will be updated when more information becomes available: Description of the security update for Excel 2016: September 08, 2026 (KB5002914)

Since uninstalling KB5002914 did not resolve the issue in your case, you may consider submitting feedback through Excel like I suggested and monitoring the support article for any further guidance or updates.

Please note that I am a fellow community member and do not have access to Microsoft’s internal investigation or update schedule. Thank you for your feedback and understanding.
David Johnson 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T15:45:39.3833333+00:00

I am on MSOF 2024 LTSC Version: 16.0.17932, and I am experiencing all the above. I may add that pressing CTRL+D, it does not copy down. I've notice the only work around for me is to CTRL+C, then right click on the cell with the mosue and paste via Formula then it work. I've also notice that if you do CTRL+C, then press ESC right after, it cancels it out as it should, but if you do a CTRL+V after doing CTRL+C, it some how get glitch, cells remain in Dotted line (like waiting for cell to be paste) then its when pressing ESC wont work, you have to press CTRL+C then press ESC to clear that out.

The CTRL+X, CTRL+z, does not work for me.. Maybe because if the version I have.

this is very annoying since I do a lot of CTRL+D in my workbook.. :(

Hope this gets fixed soon...
KristianneMari 0 Reputation points

2026-09-14T01:49:19.31+00:00

we just go to the root folder where excel.exe is located and paste the file of working excel.exe, from another pc.

Answer 1

For Excel copy/paste issues on Windows, use this troubleshooting path:

Check the paste target size and shape
- If the copied range and paste range do not match, paste can fail.
- Either select only the top-left destination cell before pasting, or select a destination range with the exact same number of rows and columns as the copied data.
Make sure the destination has enough columns
- If pasting wide data, insert additional columns first, then paste again.
Check cell format when pasting large amounts of data
- If large pasted content fails, make sure the destination column format matches the source data format.
- In Excel, select the column, go to Home > Number Format, and choose the matching format.
If Paste Special is missing or not working
- Go to File > Options > Advanced.
- Under Cut, copy and paste, make sure Show Paste Options button when content is pasted is enabled.
Test for add-in conflicts
- Third-party add-ins can block or interfere with copy/paste.
- Start Excel in Safe Mode:
  - Find the Excel icon.
  - Press and hold CTRL and double-click Excel.
  - Select Yes to open in Safe Mode.
- If copy/paste works in Safe Mode, disable add-ins one by one until the conflicting add-in is found.
Close web browsers and try again
- Browser processes can conflict with Paste Special in some cases.
- Close all browser windows, then test paste again.
Avoid using multiple Excel instances for copy/paste
- If files are open in different Excel instances, Excel may not use its internal paste functionality correctly.
- Open both workbooks in the same Excel instance and try again.
- This is especially important if Paste Special options such as Formulas, Values, or Formats are unavailable.
If automation or add-ins use clipboard operations
- Running multiple Excel instances in parallel while add-ins or automation perform clipboard copy/paste can cause errors or crashes.
- Avoid parallel Excel instances for clipboard-based tasks. If possible, use methods that do not rely on the clipboard.

If the issue is happening after an update and even basic cut/copy/paste fails in the same workbook, an Online Repair of Office was suggested in a similar case.

References:

Answer 2

Hi @Saddiq Basha

To help narrow down the issue, could you please confirm the following:

When you mention Excel 2026, are you referring to Excel 2016?
Are Excel 2016, 2019, and 2021 installed on separate computers?
Did the Copy and Paste issue begin immediately after installing a Windows or Office update?
Does it occur in all workbooks, including a new blank workbook?
Does Copy and Paste work normally in other applications, such as Word or Notepad?
Have you already tried repairing Office, including both Quick Repair and Online Repair? Please refer to: Repair an Office application
Also, could you try uninstalling and reinstalling Office to see if it helps with your issue.
- For more details, please refer to: Uninstall Microsoft 365 or Office from a PC
- Download and install or reinstall Office 2021, Office 2019, or Office 2016

Several users have reported a similar Copy and Paste issue in Excel 2016 after installing KB5002914. You can refer to this discussion for more information:

Some affected users have reported that rolling back or uninstalling the recent update temporarily restored the Copy and Paste function. If the issue started immediately after KB5002914 was installed, you may consider trying this workaround, preferably with assistance from your IT administrator.

You can follow the steps outlined here: Go back to the previous version of Windows

The same behavior has not yet been clearly documented for Excel 2019 and Excel 2021. Since you are also experiencing it in those versions, please consider submitting a report from each affected installation through Excel > Help > Feedback > Report a Problem. Please include the full Excel version and build number, the date the issue started, and whether it appeared immediately after an update.

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In addition to submitting feedback through Excel, you may also report the issue through the Feedback Hub app in Windows.

Press Windows key + F or search for Feedback Hub in the Start menu.
Sign in with your Microsoft account.
Click Report a Problem
Add screenshots if possible.

For more details, please refer to: Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app

When you submit feedback there, your idea becomes visible to others who may be experiencing the same issue. If other users agree with your suggestion, they can upvote it, which helps highlight the need and increases its visibility

Please note that I’m a fellow forum user and am not directly involved in Microsoft’s product development or investigation process. However, your feedback is important, and submitting it through Excel > Help > Feedback > Report a Problem can help bring this issue to the attention of the appropriate product team.

Feel free to share the requested details when convenient. I look forward to hearing from you.

Pradeep 0 Reputation points

2026-09-11T08:37:35.5566667+00:00

If you are experiencing issues with a recent update, you can downgrade your Office installation to a previous stable version using the built-in Click-to-Run client.

Step-by-Step Guide to Downgrade Office

1.**Close all Office applications:**Prerequisite.

Close programs like Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to ensure files are not locked during the downgrade process.

2.**Open Command Prompt as Administrator:**1 min.

Click the Windows Start menu, type cmd, right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator.

3.**Navigate to the ClickToRun directory:**Command line.

Type the following command and press Enter to switch to the required directory:

DOS

cd /d "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun"

Verification: Ensure your command prompt path changes to C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun>.

4.**Run the downgrade command:**5-10 min.

Execute the following command to install the target version:

DOS

OfficeC2RClient.exe /update user updatetoversion=16.0.14334.20848

Verification: A Microsoft Office update window will pop up showing the download and installation progress. Wait for it to finish and display a success message.

5.**Disable automatic updates:**Prevent re-updates.

Open any Office application (such as Word), go to File > Account (or Office Account), click on Update Options, and select Disable Updates.

Important Note

Keep automatic updates disabled temporarily until Microsoft releases a patch or new update that resolves your specific issue. You can re-enable updates later through the same menu once a fix is deployed.
Franco gobb 10 Reputation points

2026-09-12T06:51:04.4233333+00:00

Using OfficeC2RClient.exe /update user updatetoversion=16.0.14334.20848 ends in Error 30125-27 (400)

Current version of my installed office 2019 is 2019 MSO 16.0.10417.20207

Thanks
CHRISTIAN JONES 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T06:54:03.45+00:00

I tried for 2021 version and i had same error pop up
Richard Wells 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T19:29:40.5533333+00:00

Discovered this bug on my Windows 11 Desktop running Microsoft Office LTSC Professional Plus 2021 this morning. After playing around with Excel Copy and Paste, I can confirm that:

Generic pasting within a cell works (Ctrl + C to copy and Ctrl + V)

Explicit numeric pasting ALSO works (Ctrl + Alt + V, then press V and hit Enter)

Explicit formula pasting ALSO works (Ctrl + Alt + V, press F for formulas, and hit Enter)

Not an ideal solution, but works for what I need to do in Excel until they get it fixed.

Answer 3

JeseminQH 600 Independent Advisor

Hi @Saddiq Basha,

Based on the information provided in the Microsoft support article, an issue causing the paste operation to fail has been identified in Excel 2024, 2021, 2019, and 2016. The article notes that the issue remains under investigation and that additional details will be published as they become available: Description of the security update for Excel 2016: September 08, 2026 (KB5002914)

In the meantime, you may consider rolling back the update, if possible, to see whether it helps. As previously suggested, you may also submit feedback through Excel to ensure that your experience is reported. I will continue to follow the support article and update this thread should any relevant announcements or further guidance become available.

Please note that I am a fellow community member and cannot provide a timeframe for when the issue may be resolved.

HWG 0 Reputation points

2026-09-13T00:16:06.7+00:00

Here is what I am seeing on Office 2024 LTSC... If i have a simple sheet in a file regular cut and paste (cntl-C / cntl-V) and formula dragging works. In the same file, I have some more complex sheets (e.g. 28 columns x 48 rows with most being math formulas) where cntl-C / cntl-V and formula dragging doesn't work. The work arounds mentioned above cntl-x / cntl-z and subsequent cntl-v's work and others work on the more complex sheets. Thanks for everyone's help and hope they release a fix soon.

One Note: I tried some of the CMD prompt suggestions under administrator and didn't have any success.
EmilyS_726 29,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-09-13T00:55:23.4133333+00:00
@HWG For 2024 LTSC, you need to use this command, make sure you copy the entire command, including the quotation at the beginning of the command.

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.17932.20910

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Kiška Tomáš 5

for me the issue is on Office 2019 64bit build ver 16.0.10417.20207

I was able to revert to previous build by running:

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.10417.20197

also 32bit office seems to be without issue

Fernando Cardinale 0 Reputation points

2026-09-17T15:28:00.53+00:00

Funciona

Answer 5

EmilyS_726 29,285 Volunteer Moderator

This is a known issue due to a recent update. See article https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/servicing/office/hotfix/excel/5002914

For now, two options as workaround.

Please type cmd in the search on the taskbar. Don't press enter key yet. Instead, choose "run as administrator" to launch Command Prompt.

Then run this command (for Office 2016)

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE16\Oarpmany.exe" /removereleaseinpatch "{90160000-0012-0000-1000-0000000FF1CE}" "{27882596-A8ED-4382-9C71-6CD2DD19F732}" "1033" "0"

For 2019

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.10417.20197

For 2021

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.20326.20132

The command is to remove the latest update, which is causing this issue.

Or

Use Ctrl+X (cut), then use Ctrl+Z to re-add the data, then use Ctrl+V after that. this can be a workaround.

CHRISTIAN JONES 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T05:35:40.87+00:00

Activating Windows + V helped
David Johnson 0 Reputation points

2026-09-12T15:48:21.82+00:00

what about for MSOF 2024 LTSC Version: 16.0.17932.20976 is there a way I can revert to previous version with CMD?
EmilyS_726 29,285 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator

2026-09-12T15:55:05.73+00:00
@David Johnson

For the 2024 LTSC version, try this

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\ClickToRun\OfficeC2RClient.exe" /update user updatetoversion=16.0.17932.20910
Kiška Tomáš 5 Reputation points

2026-09-14T06:03:26.53+00:00

for O2019 ver 16.0.10417.20208 fixed this on Sep 12
mohamed hakimy 0 Reputation points

2026-09-16T11:03:53.9633333+00:00

Dear Sir,

I copied

"C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE16\Oarpmany.exe" /removereleaseinpatch "{90160000-0012-0000-1000-0000000FF1CE}" "{27882596-A8ED-4382-9C71-6CD2DD19F732}" "1033" "0"

And pasted into command program its coming with program is not recognised, there is already c:\windows\system32> Do i have to type command after this ? Plz help . My office is 2016.

we are facing issue in excel 2026, 2019 and 2021 copy 7 paste issue

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