Formatting inconsistencies can quickly become time-consuming to correct, often leading to frustration and decreased productivity. Fortunately, removing unwanted formatting in Word is a simple and efficient process. There are two effective methods to resolve these issues: utilizing keyboard shortcuts or the “Clear Formatting” command.
Keyboard Shortcuts for Removing Formatting in Word
To remove formatting from your content, first select the specific text you wish to modify. If you want to select the entire document, press “CTRL+A” on Windows or “COMMAND+A” on Mac.
To eliminate character-level formatting—such as font styles, bold or italic text, and font sizes—while retaining paragraph-level formatting like indents and line spacing, press CTRL+SPACE.To restore only the paragraph-level formatting to the default style of your document, without altering character-level formatting, press CTRL+Q.If you need to reset both character-level and paragraph-level formatting to the default (Normal) style, use CTRL+SHIFT+N.
These keyboard shortcuts provide a fast and effective way to resolve formatting challenges in any Word document, saving you considerable time and ensuring consistency throughout your content.
How to Remove Formatting Using the Clear Formatting Command
This action will remove all formatting from the selected text, including font styles, colors, sizes, bold, italic, and underlining, restoring your content to Word’s default style.
