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Clipboard Doesn’t Work with Works

Clipboard fails to copy when using Works Word Processor. The clipboard functions perfectly in all other programs. Message tells me of not having enough memory. Celeste Stewart

Works Clipboard Error Message

Does the message say “The info you copied exceeds the size limit for pasting into the word processor. Try reducing the size of your selection and try again” by chance? This is extremely common with Works when copying and pasting HTML text such as text copied from the Internet or an e-mail message. If so, the solution is to use the Paste Special command. Go to the Edit menu and choose Paste Special followed by Unformatted Text.

Works Clipboard and HTML

Works seems to have an inherent problem copying and pasting HTML, as do more robust programs from Microsoft such as Word or Excel. While Word and Excel copy the HTML text eventually, and with no error messages, the process is slower than with regular text. Works simply refuses and generates the error message.

Actually, Works “times out” because the process of converting HTML into RTF table cells exceeds its specified time period. The workaround is to use the Paste Special command as described above. If you’re copying a picture, use Edit> Paste Special > Picture.

Works 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 Compatibility Issues with Internet Explorer

These problems typically affect Works versions 6 through 8 and Internet Explorer 7. This is a known issue with Internet Explorer 7.0. Consider upgrading to Internet Explorer 8 which may help (if Microsoft fixed this issue with the latest release).

Works Memory and the Clipboard

If the error message is specifically saying that your computer doesn’t have enough free memory, then you may have a different issue altogether. First, try the Edit> Paste Special command to see if that makes a difference. If so, you may be stuck using these extra steps. If not, you may need to free up memory when you are working with the Works programs. Reboot your computer, close out all other programs, and see if you can successfully use the Clipboard in Works.

That said, I believe that the Works Clipboard has difficulty with HTML plain and simple. For example, I opened Works 8.0 on my computer to try out a theory. Since Works comes with a “Portfolio” tool which is like a more permanent version of the Clipboard, I thought that perhaps using Portfolio would be a workaround. Like the Clipboard, Portfolio copied and pasted regular text just fine. However, when I copied HTML into the Portfolio and tried to paste it into Works, I received the “exceeds size limit” message. Next, I chose the “Send item to> Blank document” action only to receive an out of memory message. My computer has plenty of memory. I suspect that this is a flaw with the program that you’re going to need to work around by using the Paste Special command.

The latest version of Works is Works 8.5. If you have Works 8.0, you may benefit by updating the software. The latest update does not solve the Clipboard errors though.