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Everything happens in your browser: your text is never stored or sent to any server.
Shortcuts to paste without formatting
Many apps have their own shortcut to paste just the text. If you can't remember it or it doesn't work where you are, paste your text in the box above and copy it back clean.
| Where | Windows | Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Browsers and websitesChrome, Edge, Firefox, Gmail… | Ctrl+Shift+V | ⌘+⌥+⇧+V |
| Google Docs | Ctrl+Shift+V | ⌘+⇧+V |
| WordMicrosoft 365 | Ctrl+Shift+V | Paste Special |
| Mac appsPages, Notes, Mail… | — | ⌘+⌥+⇧+V |
Step-by-step guides
- How to paste without formatting in WordThe shortcut, Paste Options and how to make Word always paste without formatting.
- How to paste without formatting on MacThe universal macOS shortcut and what to do in TextEdit, Google Docs or Word.
- How to paste without formatting on WindowsCtrl+Shift+V, PowerToys and how to paste without formatting in any program.
- How to paste without formatting in Google DocsThe shortcut to paste without formatting and how to clear formatting from text you already pasted.
- How to remove formatting in GmailHow to paste without formatting while composing and how to send an email in plain text.
- How to paste without formatting in OutlookShortcuts and settings to paste without formatting in classic Outlook, new Outlook and Outlook on the web.
- Remove formatting from ChatGPT textRemove the asterisks, hash signs and invisible characters from ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini text.
- Remove line breaks from textJoin the broken lines from a PDF or an email without losing your paragraphs.
Frequently asked questions
What is plain text and why would I want to remove formatting?
Plain text is text without any styling: no bold, colors, font sizes or hidden links. When you copy content from a Word document, a website or an email, it usually carries that formatting with it, which can break the layout wherever you paste it (a form, a CMS or a code editor, for example). Pasting as plain text avoids the problem and keeps your content clean and consistent.
Does it work the same on Mac and Windows?
Yes. Pegatexto runs in your browser, so it behaves the same on Mac, Windows or Linux, with the usual shortcuts for each system (Cmd+V on Mac, Ctrl+V on Windows). It also works on your phone.
Is my text stored anywhere?
No. All processing happens in your own browser using JavaScript. The text you paste is never sent to any server or stored anywhere: if you close or reload the tab, it is gone.
Does it work when pasting from Word, Gmail or Google Docs?
Yes. Pegatexto intercepts the paste before the browser applies the original formatting, so it works the same whether the text comes from Word, Gmail, Google Docs, a web page or any other rich text editor.
Are line breaks, bullet points and tabs kept?
Yes. Line breaks and tabs are kept as they are. Bullets and numbering usually come through as text characters (•, 1., 2.…), depending on the app you copy from. If you want to join the lines, use the “Remove line breaks” button.
What do the buttons below the text box do?
They let you clean up the text after pasting it: remove Markdown symbols (the asterisks and hash signs in text from ChatGPT and other AI tools), remove line breaks, remove extra spaces and invisible characters, and convert the text to uppercase, lowercase or sentence case. If you select part of the text, they only apply to that part, and you can undo any change with Ctrl+Z (Cmd+Z on Mac). The counter shows the number of words and characters.