It's possible that another add-in is causing the problem. See
http://word.mvps.org/FAQs/Customizat...sInstalled.htm

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Suzanne S. Barnhill
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Words into Type
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"Nick Cellino" wrote in message
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I did get the upgrade for Word as part of the Works Suite. Previously I
had the stand-alone version of Word. I do run Word freestanding.

I followed your advice to uninstall the Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for
Word but the Clipboard problem remains. I did reboot the computer after
uninstalling. Do you have any other suggestions?

Thank you.

Nick Cellino
Suzanne S. Barnhill wrote:
There are numerous add-ins that clear the Clipboard when you start Word.
The
most notorious is the Microsoft Works Suite Add-in for Word. Did you get
Word as part of Works Suite? If so, and if you are always running Word
freestanding (not starting it from the Works Task Launcher) uninstall
the
add-in (using Control Panel | Add/Remove Programs), as you don't need
it,
and this is only one of its nasty habits.