Error "Unsaved documents cannot be cut or copied to the clipboard from the miscellaneous files project" in SSMS

Error "Unsaved documents cannot be cut or copied to the clipboard from the miscellaneous files project" in SSMS

When attempting to copy text from the Find and Replace window in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), you might encounter the following error message:  

"Unsaved documents cannot be cut or copied to the clipboard from the miscellaneous files project. You must save the unsaved document(s) before cutting or copying them."


Workaround:

To resolve this issue and enable text copying from the Find and Replace window, follow these steps:

  1. In the Tools menu, select Options.
  2. Navigate to Environment > Documents.
  3. Uncheck the option Show Miscellaneous files in Solution Explorer.
  4. Close and reopen SQL Server Management Studio.

After performing these steps, you should be able to copy text without encountering the error.


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