What is how to paste without formatting?

Here's how to paste without formatting, and what tools can help:

• Keyboard Shortcuts: These are the quickest methods.

  • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V often works in many applications to paste as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/plain%20text">plain text</a>. Another approach is to paste into a simple text editor (like Notepad) first, then copy from there to strip all formatting.
  • macOS: Command + Shift + Option + V (or ⌘ + Shift + ⌥ + V) is the general shortcut. Sometimes, Command + Option + Shift + V may also work. Similar to Windows, pasting into TextEdit and then copying can remove formatting.

• Paste Special: Many applications (like Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Docs) have a "Paste Special" option.

  • Right-click where you want to paste and look for "Paste Special..."
  • Select "Unformatted Text," "Plain Text," or a similar option from the dialog box. This allows you to explicitly choose to paste without bringing over the original <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/text%20formatting">text formatting</a>.

• Text Editors: Using a basic <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/text%20editor">text editor</a> as an intermediary.

  • Paste the formatted text into a basic text editor like Notepad (Windows) or TextEdit (macOS). These editors, by default, only handle plain text.
  • Copy the text from the text editor and then paste it into your desired application.

• Browser Extensions: Some browser extensions can automatically strip formatting when you copy text. Search your browser's extension store for "paste as plain text" extensions.

• Application-Specific Options: Some applications have built-in settings to control pasting behavior. Check the preferences or settings of the specific application you're using. They may have an option to always paste as <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/unformatted%20text">unformatted text</a> by default.