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How to remove formatting from text with a notepad

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): Text copied from websites, Word or emails carries fonts, colors, links and hidden styles that mess up documents and forms. Paste it into the notepad above, which only keeps plain text, then copy it again: everything arrives clean. Many apps also have a direct shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+V (Cmd+Shift+Option+V on Mac) pastes without formatting.

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Step by step

  1. Copy the formatted text.
  2. Paste it into the notepad above.
  3. Select all, copy and paste it where you need it.

At a glance

SituationWhat to doWhy
Text from a website into WordPaste here first, or Keep Text OnlyRemoves fonts and links
Into Google Docs or Chrome formsCtrl+Shift+VPastes plain text
Strange characters in a formPaste here to checkShows 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.

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Updated November 14, 2026.