How to Clear Formatting in Word

How to Clear Formatting in Microsoft Word

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Clear Formatting in Microsoft WordHow 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.

Clear More Headspace After You Clear Formatting in MS Word

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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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Alicia Katz Pollock
Recently named one of America's Top 50 Women in Accounting, Alicia is a leading expert in QuickBooks Online training with a Masters in Teaching and decades of business consulting. She offers a range of tailored resources from self-paced courses to personalized coaching. Known for her patience and commitment, Alicia simplifies QuickBooks for clients, helping them achieve their financial management goals with ease.
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