If you’re a Mac user who’s familiar with the Windows way of copying and pasting, you likely know that macOS follows a similar process but with the Command key instead of Control. For example, Command-C is for copy and Command-V is for paste.
But here’s a handy clipboard trick many Mac users don’t realize: you can paste text without its original formatting. On Windows, you might copy text, then paste it into a plain text editor to strip the formatting before pasting it again. But on a Mac, you don’t need all those extra steps.
To paste as plain text directly, simply use the shortcut Command-Option-Shift-V. This will automatically remove any formatting and paste the text in plain format.
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This shortcut works system-wide, meaning you can use it in almost any macOS application that accepts text input.
For those who prefer to use a single key shortcut, there’s a way to customize it:
- Go to Settings > Keyboard > Keyboard Shortcuts > App Shortcuts > All Applications.
- Create a new entry for “Paste and Match Style” and assign CMD+X as the combo.
This customization works almost everywhere, except within MS Office apps, but fortunately, you can still use the right-click menu there.