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Everything you paste here stays on your computer. Your text is never sent to us or anyone else. Use our tool with peace of mind.
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 our tool is better. It intelligently cleans your text, so you can remove the junk while keeping the useful 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. Our tool is different because it lets you keep the useful formatting while removing the junk.
How is this tool different than using Ctrl+Shift+V?
The shortcut Ctrl+Shift+V removes everything—links, bold, italics, and lists will be gone. Our tool is smarter: it only removes messy styles like fonts, colors, and backgrounds. You get to keep your important formatting.
Is it safe to paste my text here?
Yes, it is 100% safe. This tool is private. All the cleaning happens on your computer, so your text never leaves your device and is not shared with anyone.
Can I remove formatting but keep the links?
Yes! This tool is designed to strip away messy styles, but it automatically keeps your links clickable, along with bold, italics, and lists.