This is a problem that only started recently. I copied an old drawing and pasted into a new document. I then copied from that image, and pasted onto the same document. Although the original had no background color, the second copy always has a white background, so it can't be used the way I wanted to use it. Have I turned something on without knowing it? What can I do to eliminate the unwanted background.

On a mac perchance?

yes, it is a MacBook

Thanx, Brynn. I'll try that tomorrow.