"Paste Special" in Word 2016 from AutoCAD 2018/2019

[Anonymous]

I am trying to use the "Paste Special" function in Word 2016 to paste an "AutoCAD Object" and Word keeps telling me it "encountered an Error". I am able to copy and paste (CTRL-V) from AC to Word no problem. I have used the "paste Special"  function in the past (with older versions of both Word and AC) and the quality is much better than a standard paste (especially when printing or displaying on a large projector). I searched the forums and found one possible resolution of turning off hardware acceleration, however this had no affect on my issue. I have tried this on two different computer systems, and using AutoCAD LT 2018, AutoCAD 2018, and AutoCAD 2019 (just upgraded) with the same issue. Any help would be appreciated. 

[javier.zavala]

Something that I will try is making sure your Microsoft word is updated. I had issues in the past with paste special because Microsoft word wasn't updated.  Work like a charm after.  I know Microsoft has a repair feature as well under programs and features on windows try that as well. 

[Anonymous]

javier.zavala, appreciate the possible solution, however I have validated that Word and AutoCAD are fully updated. (sorry, I forgot to mention this in the original post).

[john.vellek]

Hi @Anonymous,

I see that you are visiting as a new member to the AutoCAD forum. Welcome to the Autodesk Community!

 I tried this on my 2019 with Word 2016 and had no errors.  Can you try this from Notepad or Wordpad to see if that works? Since you are, I assume, simply selecting the text in Word, using copy and then the paste special, It is basically just formatted text so it would be nice to know if Wordpad works.

I am also using the 64-bit version of Word 2016 if it makes any difference.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.

[Anonymous]

John.vellek, Thanks for the warm welcome! Unfortunately, I am not just pasting text, but I did try your suggestion and I was able to "paste Special" in Wordpad. However I was unable to find a paste special command in notepad. As background I am using 32 bit Word.

[john.vellek]

HI @Anonymous,

When I paste special as an AutoCAD object, I am not seeing a significant difference  in quality from a regular paste.  I am curious if loading the 64-bit version works differently for you.

If this fails to work, is there a need to paste as an object so you can edit the AutoCAD file later? If not, then perhaps printing from AutoCAD to a PDF and inserting that would give you better results.

Please select the Accept as Solution button if my post solves your issue or answers your question.