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title: "How to Paste Without Formatting in Google Docs"
h1: "How to Paste Without Formatting in Google Docs"
description: "Learn how to paste text into Google Docs without retaining the original formatting. This technique helps maintain consistency in your document's style."
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canonical: "https://www.layerpath.com/learn/how-to-paste-without-formatting-in-google-docs"
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# How to Paste Without Formatting in Google Docs

Learn how to paste text into Google Docs without retaining the original formatting. This technique helps maintain consistency in your document's style.

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1. Copy the content you want to paste into Google Docs.
2. Open your Google Docs document.
3. Place the cursor where you want the content to be pasted.
4. Right-click and select "Paste without formatting" or use the keyboard shortcut `Ctrl + Shift + V` (Windows) or `Cmd + Shift + V` (Mac).
5. The content will be pasted without any formatting, keeping only the plain text.