Cannot Paste Text into Paint Document

ID: Q135199


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95


SYMPTOMS

When you try to copy text to a document in Paint, the Paste command may be unavailable.


CAUSE

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


RESOLUTION

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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Last Reviewed: June 25, 1999
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