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Did You Know? The Built-in Shortcut to Paste Plain Text
Your computer already has a built-in way to paste without formatting. This is a great trick to know!
- On a Windows PC, press
Ctrl + Shift + V. - On a Mac, press
Command + Shift + V.
This shortcut will remove all formatting. The problem is, it also removes the good stuff—your bold words, important links, and lists will be gone.
That’s why this page is better. It intelligently cleans your text so you can remove the junk while keeping the formatting you want.
Your Questions, Answered
What is the shortcut to paste without formatting?
On Windows and Linux, the shortcut is Ctrl + Shift + V. On a Mac, it's Command + Shift + V. This shortcut removes all formatting, including links and bold. This page is different because it lets you keep the useful formatting while removing the junk.
How is this different than using Ctrl+Shift+V?
The shortcut Ctrl+Shift+V removes everything—links, bold, italics, and lists will be gone. This page only removes messy styles like fonts, colors, and backgrounds, keeping your important formatting.
Is it safe to paste my text here?
Yes. Cleaning happens in your browser, so your text never leaves your device.
Can I remove formatting but keep the links?
Yes. This page strips away messy styles but automatically keeps your links clickable, along with bold, italics, and lists.