Copy and Paste data frames in ArcMap 10.5

[ToddOlsen]

I cant copy and paste data frames in ArcMap 10.5. What gives? I can copy but when I try to paste a duplicate in table of contents, it does not highlight the paste, this does not allow me to paste.

[MichaelVolz]

Look at this duplicate thread for some bug information and a workaround:

https://community.esri.com/thread/194681-cant-copy-and-paste-data-frame-in-arcmap-105 

[JayantaPoddar]

Direct link to the Bug and workaround BUG-000088466: Unable to copy and paste the data frame in ArcMap 10.3.1.

[ToddOlsen]

I went with the open 2 windows and drag the data frame from one window to another. It seemed to work and mimic'd all the properties as well. thanks for the help.

KR,

Todd

[XanderBakker]

To provide an additional alternative:

You can activate the layout view

... and select the dataframe on your page, copy, and paste on the layout view. 

[JayantaPoddar]

I am afraid, it doesn't work for me in Layout View as well (10.3.1 - 10.5).

[PanGIS]

Jayanta

try to select the dataframe and Copy from the edit menu (not rx click>copy) and then paste.

It works for me but the rx click and then paste doesn't.

(10.5)

[ShannonPugh]

Bravo! This worked!