Microsoft Word Tips
and Tricks
Format Copied Text the Way You Wish
I receive electronic documents in various formats.
When I use text from one of these source documents, I have
to reformat the text to conform to the specifications of the
document I am working on. Here's how I make sure that text
copied from other documents conforms to my document style:
1.
In the
source document, select and copy the text you want to use.
2.
In the
destination document, create a blank paragraph and apply any
formatting, such as font size, columns, or bullets that you
want to apply to the pasted text.
3.
On the
Edit menu, click Paste Special, click
Unformatted Text, and then click OK.
The
pasted text generally follows the formatting you specified
for the blank paragraph.
Editor's Note:
When copying or moving text in Microsoft Word version 2002,
a Paste Options smart tag will appear just below your
pasted selection. If you want to copy or move text without
transferring its formatting, click the smart tag button and
choose Match Destination Formatting or Keep Text
Only from the drop-down menu. Alternatively, if you want
the text to retain its original format, select the Keep
Source Formatting option. You can also use the Apply
Style or Formatting option to apply a style or create a
new style for the pasted text.
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