Tech Tip - Copy and Paste Without Formatting Using "Ctrl + Shift + V"
February 5, 2025
Tech Tip - Copy and Paste Without Formatting Using "Ctrl + Shift + V"
When pasting text from a website or document, this tip is a great way avoid unwanted fonts, images and colours by allowing you to paste just the plain text. Here's how:
- Copy text normally (Ctrl + C).
- Press Ctrl + Shift + V instead of Ctrl + V to paste without formatting.
- This works in many apps like Chrome, Edge, and Google Docs, helping keep your documents neat.
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