Microsoft fixes broken copy and paste for Excel 2016 users
Microsoft released update KB5002655 to fix copy and paste failures in Excel caused by the September security patch KB5002914. The fix applies only to the MSI version of Office 2016; other Excel versions await a permanent solution.
- KB5002914 broke paste, autofill and formula drag in Excel
- The bug affected Excel Online and versions 2024, 2021, 2019 and 2016
- Patch KB5002655 fixes only the MSI edition of Office 2016
- Until a general fix, Microsoft advises using Paste Special
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