Excel Copy-Paste Bug Hits Users After KB5002914 Update
Microsoft's latest Office security update has caused problems for some users of Excel, particularly when it comes to copy-and-paste functions and formula dragging. The issue is linked to the KB5002914 update released as part of Microsoft's September Patch Tuesday. Users have reported that normal operation is restored when the update is uninstalled or rolled back.
The problem affects various versions of Office, including Excel 2016, and different methods of installation. One user on Reddit stated that 'it appears that the security update kb5002914 may have damaged the autofill and copy paste features in Excel 2016.'
Microsoft has officially acknowledged the bug and listed it as a known issue in the release notes for KB5002914. The company is investigating the issue, but no timeline has been given for resolving it.