#1
|
|||
|
|||
Drag and Drop Stops Working
I am using Word 2007 and have a problem in that suddenly, and with no pattern that I can detect, my ability to "drag and drop" stops working. This happens with no other Word functions open (Like "Find" or "Compare Documents"); just the single document is open.
Searching for solutions, I discovered one fix, which is to open "Run" in the Windows "Accessories" and type in regsvr32 /i shell32.dll This worked in the past, but now even that is not working without additionally opening Word's Options, deselecting "Allow drag and drop", closing Word, re-opening Word, and then re-selecting "Allow drag and drop". Any idea how I can solve this permanently? It's making me a bit crabby. Thanks. |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Have you tried repairing the Office installation (via Word Options|Resources|Diagnose)?
Also, goto Word Options>Advanced>Editing Options and make sure the 'Allow text to be dragged and dropped' option is checked.
__________________
Cheers, Paul Edstein [Fmr MS MVP - Word] |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Thanks,
I ran the diagnostics and the report said one thing (no specification on what) was repaired. We'll see. Lots of report writing today...... |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
This works for me when this happens ...
UNCHECK the box, close the window, reopen the window, recheck the box and close. This works when I do it.
|
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Plethora: This thread is 5 years old. I hardly imagine it's still an issue for the OP...
As for your process, that suggests you too might need to repair the Office installation.
__________________
Cheers, Paul Edstein [Fmr MS MVP - Word] |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
I found this thread when encountering the same problem, but the solution was non-technical.
My issue: I didn't notice that the Advanced Find window was open on a different monitor and while it was open Drag and Drop would not work. |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Word 365 'drag and drop' of text not allowed
Assuming that Options/Advanced checkbox for 'Allow text to be dragged and dropped' is on/checked, make sure a Find and Replace window is not open in background or on another monitor.
Closing an open F&R window on my extended monitor allowed the D&D to work. Who knew!! |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
STinLA & mkb2000: This thread is over a decade old. I hardly imagine it's still an issue for the OP...
__________________
Cheers, Paul Edstein [Fmr MS MVP - Word] |
Tags |
drag and drop |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Drag and drop macro | Amanoo | PowerPoint | 2 | 06-15-2012 04:01 AM |
Drop and drag macro | Jamtart | PowerPoint | 3 | 04-15-2012 11:05 PM |
Drag and drop contacts | christer | Office | 0 | 10-03-2011 09:54 AM |
Drag & Drop problem | nickywave | Outlook | 0 | 04-12-2011 01:40 AM |
Drag and drop deletes emails | hifromkevin | Outlook | 0 | 09-03-2010 10:29 AM |