Ctrl+C Ctrl+V Gradient mesh turns it into image

Question

Hello!Everytime I have copy and pasted a gradient mesh since downloading Illustrator 2026 they have pasted as images. It's been a pain since I found a way to work this out (creating a symbol) but it shouldn't be like this. Is there any other option to fix this? Should I reinstall the software?

Monika Gause · Answer

Check out if you have anything installed that interferes with the clipboard.

Here's a list of software and utilities that are known to interfere:

Parallels Toolbox running with the Clipboard History
LogoTech Keyboard management software
TeamVewer Clipboard > Use Shared Clipboard
Apple iOS device simulator from Xcode
Windows Multi-clipboard
Windows Clipboard History
Clippy
Chrome Remote Desktop
Mouse Pointer Highlighter
AnyViewer
Pastebot app
Overzealous antivirus (Digital Guardian) as well as viruses that empty the clipboard
Vector Magic
Keyboard Maestro with Clipbboard History
Clipboard apps named »Paste« and »Ditto«
Windows 11 Multi-Clipboard
Deepl translator app
AMD Software Host Application
An app called »Get Plain Text«

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