I do a lot of cutting and pasting, often working my way down a long column of text.

Every time I paste, a little icon pops up representing "paste
options".  If I click on it, it offers several options:
-keep source formatting
-match destination formatting
-etc.

That little icon drives me nuts because it covers up (hides) the
cursor, and I can't see where I'm about to paste. I keep having to hit
the ESC key to get rid of it. But, as soon as I paste, there it is
again!

IS THERE A WAY TO SUPPRESS THE "PASTE OPTIONS" ICON PERMANENTLY?

Thanks.

Hi rambler,

You can disable the Paste Options box easily.  

Go to / Tools /  Options / Edit tab / Cut and paste options

Uncheck:  Show Paste Options buttons

Click OK.


Microsoft Word Tips Tricks & FAQs
http://www.willamette.edu/wits/resources/docs/software/msoffice/word-faq.htm

That's it!  As always,  if you have any questions, please post a
clarification request and wait for me to respond before closing/rating
my answer.

Thank you,
hummer

Google Search Terms Used:  word "disable paste options"

Exactly what I was looking for.  Thank you!

Thank you for the tip, rambler! I'm glad to hear that all is well. Sincerely, hummer