Merge Formatting matches the formatting of the pasted text to the formatting of the new location. The difference between Merge Formatting and Keep Text Only is a bit confusing, so let’s dig into them a little deeper. What Is the Difference between Merge Formatting and Keep Text Only? Keep Text Only removes the formatting of the pasted text and adds the formatting of the new location. Picture pastes the text or other content as an image (only available in Word for Microsoft 365).ĭ. Merge Formatting changes the formatting of the pasted text to match the formatting of the new location.Ĭ.
Keep Source Formatting maintains the formatting (e.g., font, size, color, etc.) of the pasted text.ī.
The following keyboard shortcuts work in Windows across all Microsoft Office apps, Adobe Acrobat, Google Docs, and many other locations such as email platforms, social media comment boxes, and website text boxes. How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts to Cut, Copy, and Paste Pasting: After cutting or copying, you can then use the paste function to move the text or image from the Clipboard to a new location in your document.įor an advanced look at the Clipboard, please see “ How to Use the Clipboard in Microsoft Word.”ĭo you want to copy and paste formatting instead of text? Check out “ How to Use the Format Painter in Microsoft Word.” Once cut, it will be placed in the Clipboard, which is a temporary storage area on your computer.Ĭopying: When you copy text or an image, you are placing a duplicate in the Clipboard, but you are not removing it from its original location.