Paste without the formatting
Copy from a web page, paste into an email, and get none of the weird fonts.
- On Windows, Linux and ChromeOS, press
Ctrl+Shift+Vinstead ofCtrl+V. - On a Mac, press
Option+Shift+Cmd+V("Paste and Match Style"). - The text arrives in the style of wherever you're pasting.
Tip: It works in browsers, Google Docs and most chat apps. Microsoft Word uses its own Paste Options menu instead.
Try it now: Copy a bold heading from any web page and paste it plainly into a document or email.
Next crumbs
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