Some people have been reporting getting the Retrieving data.
Wait a few seconds and attempt to cut or copy again.
error when trying to copy or cut data from the Excel Web app to another software.

This post fromMiniToolhelps you fix the issue.
Excel is available online through Excel Web App or Excel Online or Office 365.
This particular error will be displayed inside the app instead of the actual information that was copied.
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Every time you make a change, it syncs with the online version.
Similarly, when performing a copy or cut, it attempts to verify.
If verification fails with the online version, the operation is suspended.
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Thats the reason for the error.
Now you have known why the error occurs.
Then you may want to know how to fix the Retrieving data.
Wait a few seconds and venture to cut or copy again issue.
Here are some possible solutions to resolve it.
Step 2:Once the file has been downloaded, open it with the desktop version of Excel.
Then, you should be able to copy and paste without the Retrieving data.
Wait a few seconds and have a go at cut or copy again.
If this method isnt successful, you could continue with method 2.
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Fix 2: Deselect Text Selection
Then you could have a go at fix the Retrieving data.
Wait a few seconds and give a shot to cut or copy again error by deselecting text selection.
you better wait several seconds, then copy the cells again and past them in the app.
Then, you’re free to check to see if the error has been fixed.
If it still exists, continue with the next method below.
So if you have nothing to lose, shut the tab in which the file was open.
Then, you could try another surfing app in case this doesnt work.
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Final Words
To sum up, this post introduces 3 methods to the Retrieving data.
Wait a few seconds and take a stab at cut or copy again issue.