Set Unformatted text as default Paste option if you want to copy/paste without changing format in Word. More Paste options are available!

Copy a selection of text and then move your cursor to the middle of a paragraph with different formatting. Instead of using the old Ctrl/V move, right-click the area where you want to paste the text.

How to set default paste settings for Microsoft Word To paste text directly into a Word document without source formatting, use these steps: Open Microsoft Word. Create a blank document.

One of the most annoying functions in Word is finally being revised. Microsoft is responding to feedback on the annoying paste option.