Hi Rodney,
take a look at Chip Pearson's page
http://www.cpearson.com/excel/clipboar.htm
you might want to clear the clipboard.
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"Rodney" wrote in message ...

I need to copy a column of 40,000 numbers to the clipboard,
using Excel as a database, carry out 12-15 sorts
dropping the clipboard contents into vacant columns as I go.

After I try a sort, the paste option no longer offers.
Any explanation? please.