Dumb copy/paste question

[TheFurrFactor]

Hi,
I am busy putting in all of my products and have previously typed out all of my long descriptions on Word. When I try to highlight and copy my description typed in word and then paste it into the Product Description portion of Zen Cart - I don't have the option to paste? What am I doing wrong?? Do I have to re-type everything? The instruction book says to copy and paste but I'm not sure why I don't have that option....anyone else have this problem or know the answer??? Thanks!!! Tiffany

[gjh42]

I don't know why you don't have the option, as I don't use Word and don't know what editor if any you have for the description box. Have you tried the control-C to copy and control-V to paste?

[haredo]

Try this:

Develop your description in word.
Highlight and copy.
In zen cart on description Ctrl & V at the same time.

[TheFurrFactor]

I tried both ways and it still isn't working...When I used Ctl+C in word it brought up the clipboard but Ctl+V and Paste still won't work in Zen....I have Windows Vista which may be the problem - I know there are still some "kinks" from what I've heard...???
This is unfortunate because my web guy has practically bailed on me saying we got in over his head with the shopping cart - he didn't realize how many products and sizes and colors etc. that I would have...he hasn't used Zen Cart before so we are kind of on a steep learning curve together...I will probably be asking a lot of questions with simple answers...I appreciate your help!!!!
Thanks!
Tiffany

[haredo]

Tiffany,
I tried your process it worked for me.

Type your description in word.
Highlight the wording and right mouse click and copy.
In zen cart description page click on right mouse and paste.

[TheFurrFactor]

Tiffany,
I tried your process it worked for me.

Type your description in word.
Highlight the wording and right mouse click and copy.
In zen cart description page click on right mouse and paste.

I did this of course...it seemed like the easiest way...I think it may be a Vista issue..??? I consider myself pretty computer literate...that's why this is so frustrating..

[rwment]

try typing one of your descriptions into notepad and then copy and paste from there. If you saved your work in word it sometimes does some funky stuff with the formatting, it still SHOULD have worked but welcome to Vista.....