Basic copy/paste function
I don't understand why the simple copy/paste function of Smartsheet doesn't seem to work without going into a cell. For example, if you're trying to copy a number of cells (name, email address, request ID) to be used either in Smartsheet or notepad, you'll get the functionality via Cntl+c or right click ->copy. The data gets a dashed line around it (see image), but when you go to paste it, NOTHING HAPPENS. This is a simple, basic functionality in Excel and every other software. Why is this sooooo tedious with Smartsheet? What am I missing?
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I regularly do all three of those. You may need to reach out to Support to see if there is a bug somewhere.
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FYI - In order for the copy/paste function to work on external sources (Word, Notepad, etc.), the keyboard commands (Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V) must be used and not the right click shortcuts.
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Ah. Ok. I always use the keyboard shortcuts, so that makes sense why it always works for me. Thanks for the update!
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Where exactly are you trying to paste it? It does work, but there are a few exceptions such as not being able to paste over top of a column formula.
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Hi Paul - I'm trying to paste it into notepad, word and a new sheet. No column formula is involved.
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I regularly do all three of those. You may need to reach out to Support to see if there is a bug somewhere.
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Okay - thanks. This has been an ongoing issue with me and never thought it to be a bug. :)
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Hopefully it can get squared away sooner rather than later.
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FYI - In order for the copy/paste function to work on external sources (Word, Notepad, etc.), the keyboard commands (Ctrl+C/Ctrl+V) must be used and not the right click shortcuts.
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Ah. Ok. I always use the keyboard shortcuts, so that makes sense why it always works for me. Thanks for the update!
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I'm having the same issue. Were you able to get this resolved?
