Copy and pasting image in file results in black square

[KimmyK88]

Hello. Using the latest version of Acrobat Acrobat Pro (2021.007.20099) and whenever I copy image to paste in the same file it is resulting in a black square. I was able to copy and paste the image just fine last week but suddenly something has changed. I want to copy the background drop shadow that is behind several of the pictures to apply to all remaining pictures. What is going on?!

[Dave__M]

I took your file, moved the image away from in front of the shadow, and then was able to copy & successfully paste the shadow elsewhere.  Is the image in front messing up your ability to select and do what you want, maybe?

Anything more you can tell me so I can try to recreate your issue might help - but it seems to be working for me.

I have Windows 10, and Acrobat 2021.007.20095.

I'll run the update and see if it breaks it!

My best,

Dave

[Dave__M]

After updating Acrobat to 20099, I can report that it seemed to behave a little differently, but I was still able to copy the shadow image and successfully paste it:

I did find that the shadow image extends pretty far with some transparency areas.

Dave

[KimmyK88]

Hi Dave,

Thanks for trying. I also have WIndow 10 and I'm unsure of why I get that problem. even after removing the picture, this is what I get.

[JR Boulay · Accepted solution]

You must select the drop shadow AND the image, using the CTRL key.

Then you can copy-paste both.

[KimmyK88]

Thank you!

It's not the easiest way but it certainly works.