How to Copy and Paste Without Formatting?

Use keyboard shortcuts:

Copy: Ctrl+C on Windows/Linux, Command+C on Mac

Paste without formatting: Ctrl+Shift+V on Windows/Linux, Command+Shift+V on Mac

Use the right-click menu and choose:

Paste as plain text

Paste without formatting

Match destination formatting

Paste into a plain text editor first:

Notepad on Windows

TextEdit in plain text mode on Mac

Then copy again and paste into the final destination

Use “Paste Special” if available:

Select Unformatted Text

Select Plain Text

Remove formatting after pasting:

Highlight the pasted text

Clear formatting using the editor’s formatting tools

Turn off rich text formatting in the destination app if possible

Use browser or app extensions that paste as plain text

On mobile devices:

Long-press and look for Paste as plain text

Use the app’s formatting options to remove styling after pasting

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