Step by step
- Copy the formatted text.
- Paste it into the notepad above.
- Select all, copy and paste it where you need it.
At a glance
| Situation | What to do | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Text from a website into Word | Paste here first, or Keep Text Only | Removes fonts and links |
| Into Google Docs or Chrome forms | Ctrl+Shift+V | Pastes plain text |
| Strange characters in a form | Paste here to check | Shows hidden spaces and breaks |
Related questions
Does it remove bullet points?
Bullets turn into plain characters or disappear; numbered lists become plain lines.
Are links kept?
Only the visible text is kept, not the link.
Does it change the words?
No, only formatting is removed.
More questions: online notepad
- Online notepad with no sign-up or login
- Is an online notepad safe and private?
- How to use a notepad on iPhone
- Online notepad for Android
- What is the Notepad equivalent on a Mac?
- How to open Notepad on a Windows PC
- Notepad not working on Windows 11? How to fix it
- Can you recover unsaved or deleted Notepad notes?
- How to convert a Notepad text file to PDF
- How to import a Notepad text file into Excel
- Can you use Notepad to write HTML?
- What is Notepad used for on a computer?
- Why does Notepad delete letters as I type? Turn off overwrite
Open the full online notepad →
Updated November 14, 2026.