How to Clear Formatting in Microsoft Word

Isn’t it frustrating when you press Enter, and the next line carries forward your formatting, even if you don’t want it to. Here are 2 ways to clear formatting in Word.

Use The Clear Formatting Button

Instead of turning off every single format setting, select the text, then use the CLEAR FORMATTING button on the HOME ribbon.

One click brings the text back to the Normal style.

Press Ctrl-Spacebar

You can also clear the formatting using a simple keyboard command.

Select the text and press CTRL-SPACEBAR.