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Excel Err Msg: Clipboard Contents Can't Be Pasted As Slide
Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
Article ID: Q103633
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 4.0, 4.0a
  • Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh, version 4.0

SUMMARY

If you try to copy an embedded chart containing attached text into a Slide Show, you will receive the following error message: 

   The Contents of the Clipboard cannot be pasted as a slide.
This error message will occur when you select the chart only.

To avoid this error message, do either of the following:

  • Select and copy the range of cells under the graphic (this procedure is explained on page 520 of "User's Guide 1," version 4.0).

    -or-

  • Copy the embedded chart as a picture. To copy the chart as a picture:

    1. Click the embedded chart to select it.

    2. Press and hold down the SHIFT key.

    3. From the Edit menu, choose Copy Picture.

MORE INFORMATION

Slide show is an add-in macro that allows you to create a slide show presentation from Microsoft Excel worksheets, charts, and graphics. The slide show includes a Slide Show macro and a Slide Show template that you use to create slides.

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Additional reference words: 4.00 4.00a graph



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Last reviewed: September 12, 1996
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