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Microsoft fixes broken copy and paste for Excel 2016 users

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Microsoft fixes broken copy and paste for Excel 2016 users

Microsoft addressed a copy-and-paste malfunction affecting some Excel 2016 users following the September 2026 security update KB5002914. The issue has been resolved in a follow-up fix.

Why it matters: Excel 2016 users who installed KB5002914 need to apply the corrective update to restore normal clipboard functionality and avoid workflow disruptions.

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