As a Mac user, have you ever experienced an error message that says “Sorry, No Manipulations With Clipboard Allowed”? If yes, then you know how frustrating it can be, especially when you need to copy and paste important information. The good news is that this error is fixable, and in this article, we will guide you on how to fix it.

1. Restart your computer

The first step to try is restarting your Mac. Sometimes, the error message pops up due to a system malfunction, and a restart can solve it. Click on the Apple menu, and then click on Restart. Wait for your Mac to shut down, and then turn it on again.

2. Clear your clipboard

Sometimes, the “Sorry, No Manipulations With Clipboard Allowed” error message appears when there is too much information saved in the clipboard memory. To fix this, follow these steps:

– Open the Finder app on your Mac.

– Click on Edit in the menu bar and then click on “Clear Clipboard.”

– Alternatively, you can press the Command+Option+Shift+C keys to clear the clipboard.

3. Disable Clipboard syncing

If you have enabled Clipboard syncing between your Mac and other devices, this might be causing the error. To disable it, follow these steps:

– Click on the Apple menu and go to System Preferences.

– Click on General, and uncheck the box next to “Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.”

4. Check your security settings

The “Sorry, No Manipulations With Clipboard Allowed” error message can also appear if your Mac’s security settings are too strict. To fix this, follow these steps:

– Click on the Apple menu and go to System Preferences.

– Click on Security & Privacy, and then click on the Privacy tab.

– Click on Accessibility, and then make sure that the apps you want to use the clipboard with are selected.

5. Update your Mac

If all the above steps fail, your Mac may be running on an outdated software version. Updating your Mac’s software can fix the error. To update, follow these steps:

– Click on the Apple menu and go to System Preferences.

– Click on Software Update, and then click on Update Now.

– If there is an update available, click on Install Now to update your Mac.