If Word won't preserve the setting, you may have to delete the Data key in
the Registry first (see
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/AppErrors/MissingMenusEtc.htm) and then
ToolsOptions, Edit tab: Show Paste Options buttons.

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Stefan Blom
Microsoft Word MVP


"Chris Rill" wrote:

Thanks for the fast reply!
However, I am not looking for a permanently visible toolbar button, but the
little clipboard button that appears at the corner of pasted material. When
you click on the button you get a dropdown list of formatting options or -
e.g. in excel - value or formula options. This button does not appear in my
Word.
Any ideas?

Thanks,
Chris


"Graham Mayor" wrote:

http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...oreMenuCmd.htm

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Graham Mayor - Word MVP

My web site www.gmayor.com
Word MVP web site http://word.mvps.org


Chris Rill wrote:
I'll join you with the problem - Since recently (cannot pinpoint when
exactly) no paste options button appears when I paste stuff in Word
2003. I am not aware of changing anything on my PC, I tried turning
the option on and off, restarting Word in-between, all unsuccessful!
This problem is limited to Word, all other Office applications show
the button as expected.
Please help! Its a really useful thing that I don't want to do
without.

Chris


"MikeTodd" wrote:

Me too, and it is driving me crazy! Does anybody know how to fix
this? I've unchecked Show Paste Options button, restarted the
computer, rechecked it, then restarted the computer again, and still
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

"Michelle" wrote:

Even though I have selected Tools, Options, Edit, Show Past Options
button, this does not appear when I copy and paste.
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Michelle