To paste as plain text in Windows (i.e. without any formatting), you can use the following methods:
1. **Through a text editor such as Notepad (Notepad):**
- First, copy the text as you normally would.
- Open Notepad.
- Paste the text into Notepad.
- Copy the text from Notepad again.
- Paste anywhere you like; it will now be pasted as plain text.
2. **Use shortcut keys (depending on the application):**
In some programmes, you can use specific keyboard shortcuts to paste text as plain text. A common keyboard shortcut is `Ctrl + Shift + V`. However, not all programmes support this, so it is good to test this first.
3. **Use specialised software:**
There are programmes and utilities available that give you more control over copying and pasting, including the ability to always paste in plain text.
Whichever method you choose, the important thing is to remove formatting from the original text before pasting it into a new location.
