Microsoft Word now merges the formatting of pasted text with the current document by default, preventing the original formatting from being lost.
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Merging formats
The updated Microsoft Word text editor has finally solved the long-standing problem when when pasting a fragment text into the formatted document, the original design has been lost. Now, by default, when inserting text, the "merge formatting" option preserves the original bold and italic settings, as well as the structure of lists and tables. However, visual aspects of the pasted text, such as typeface, font size, and color, are adjusted to the formatting of the document into which the text is pasted.
Preserve original formatting
Previously, the "merge formatting" option was available in the insert menu, however, it was not installed by default. For those who prefer the previous behavior while maintaining the original formatting, you can change the appropriate settings. To do this, go to "File" > "Options" > "Advanced" > "Cut, Copy and Paste", and then select "Keep Source Formatting" from the "Paste from Another Program" drop-down menu.
Paste without formatting
Since last year, Microsoft has added support for the Control + Shift + keyboard shortcut V, which allows you to paste text without formatting, ignoring the design of the copied fragment.
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- Microsoft Word is a text editor from the Microsoft Office suite, designed for creating, editing and formatting text documents.
- Microsoft is an American multinational company that produces software for various computing devices.
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Microsoft Word has finally solved the problem of retaining original formatting when pasting text. The editor now merges the pasted text's formatting with the current document by default, preserving bold, underline, and other styles.
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Юрий
Great news! Microsoft Word has finally solved this annoying formatting problem when pasting text. 👏 How many times have I lost time restoring the entire design after copying fragments from other sources.
София
Yes, the "merge formatting" feature looks promising. You will no longer need to manually adjust fonts, sizes and colors after pasting. Significant time savings! 🕰️
Максим
I agree, a very useful innovation. Especially for those who work with long texts and often copy fragments from various sources. Now everything will look uniform. 🙌
Анна
And I like that the formatting of bold, underlined text and list/table structures is preserved. This makes it much easier to maintain a neat document appearance. 👍
Григорий
Hmm, again Microsoft is trying to impose its formatting standards. 😒 In my time, we controlled every aspect of the document ourselves, rather than relying on automation. These newfangled features only distract from work!
Виктория
Gregory, I understand your concern, but the “merge formatting” function only makes the process easier. Those who want complete control can always return to the old settings. 🤷♀️ The main thing is that we now have a choice!
Павел
By the way, did you know that you can now use the keyboard shortcut Control + Shift + V to paste text without formatting? Very convenient if you need to quickly copy clear text from somewhere. 🆓
Елена
Thanks for the advice, Pavel! 👍 This will really come in handy, because sometimes formatting from external sources is completely out of place. And inserting clean text will save time on removing unnecessary styles.