SOLVED: Problems with Paste Special in Word (and Excel)

[HansV]

Since the 13th of March (2012), there has been a large number of complaints that the Paste Special option in Word (and Excel) offers fewer options than it normally does.
Initially it wasn't clear what caused this problem, but it's starting to look like a recent update to the Skype Click-to-Call browser add-in is the culprit.

So if you are experiencing problems with Paste Special in Word or Excel, in particular if you can only paste as plain text, and if you have the Skype Click-to-Call add-in, you may consider disabling or uninstalling this add-in until Skype releases a fix.

[HansV]

Skype has released an updated version of the Click to Call browser add-on that should be free of the problem mentioned above.
If you want it, go to Skype Click to Call and click Download Now.