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a7madas7
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April 20, 2020
Question

Unable to copy and paste into Adobe XD.

  • April 20, 2020
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It is my first time using adobe xd 
and im trying to copy(photos,text,shape ......)  but i can't paste anything 

i have this problem only in adobe xd
i am working in adobe xd 28.6.12.3 
and my os is Windows 10 1903


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Estúdio Meles
Estúdio Meles
Participant
October 28, 2025

I had the same issue on Windows 10 (version 22H2) with Adobe XD 59.0.12.2 — I couldn’t copy or paste anything inside XD.

What solved it for me was running this command in the Windows Run dialog (Win + R😞

powershell "Start-Service TabletInputService"


This command starts the TabletInputService (also known as Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service), which handles text input in Windows.
When this service is stopped, typing and clipboard functions can stop working properly in some apps, including Adobe XD.

After running it, copy and paste started working again immediately.

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defaultiw93gmhwetk8
Participating Frequently
April 5, 2021

same problem as links. version: 38.0.12 (starter), creative cloud sync 4.9.0.19, OS name microsoft windows 10 pro, version 10.0.19041 build 1904

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/paste-doesn-t-work/m-p/9064688#M2493

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/paste-doesn-t-work/td-p/10456253

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/unable-to-copy-and-paste-into-adobe-xd/m-p/11063212

 

this suggestion does not work either

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/workaround-solution-copy-paste-not-working-on-xd-both-keyboard-shortcuts-or-mouse-options-win10/m-p/11147004

Rishabh_Tiwari
Community Manager
Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
Community Manager
April 6, 2021

Hi there,

 

Sorry to hear about the trouble. Could you please update XD to the latest version which is 38.1 and let us know if it still happens? 

 

Regards

Rishabh

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defaultiw93gmhwetk8
Participating Frequently
April 13, 2021

updated. it still happens.

also with larger files i occasionally get this bug:

https://community.adobe.com/t5/adobe-xd/unable-to-enter-text-in-adobe-xd-bug/m-p/10909422

which i don't care about becuase it's fine after i exit and reopen. Just thought i'd let you know.

Not being able to copy and paste is a major issue though.

HARSHIKA_VERMA
Community Manager
HARSHIKA_VERMACommunity Manager
Community Manager
April 20, 2020

Hi there,

 

Welcome to the Adobe XD Community!

Hope you are safe at home.

 

We are sorry to hear you are unable to copy and paste elements in Adobe XD. We would like to know a few more details like-

  • Are you trying to copy the images from one XD file into another?
  • Are you using keyboard shortcut like ( CTRL+ C ) to copy and (CTRL + V) to paste or the menu option?
  • Is it happening with a specific file or all the files?
  • Is it possible for you to share your workflow with the help of video for better understanding?

 

We will try our best to help.

 

Thanks,

Harshika

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a7madas7Author
Participant
April 21, 2020

Thanks for replayin:
    •Same problem from xd file into anthor

      And in the same file

    •im trying copying and pasting with keybaord shortcuts 
     and from the menu option

    •it is happening with all files

I inserted a video for my problem 
and i hope you can help me

and thanks again

    Rishabh_Tiwari
    Community Manager
    Rishabh_TiwariCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    April 24, 2020

    Hi there,

     

    Thanks for sharing the details. Could you please try to copy content from an XD file and try pasting in Paint application and let us know if you are able to do that? Also, have you tried re-installing the application?

     

    Regards

    Rishabh

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