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2Nikko
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How to perform copy, paste, and delete actions in Microsoft Word?

Using Microsoft Word has become a nightmare. Comands have changed and require two key strokes and other actions to accomplish anything. Is there a list of how to do things like copy sections, paste, delete sections?


Posted on Nov 10, 2026 1:15 PM

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Phil0124
User level: Level 10 (242,520 points)

Nov 10, 2026 2:22 PM in response to 2Nikko

Word has added options for how to copy and paste items with formatting or without, but the normal command+c and command+v options still work as normal.


  • Standard Paste (Keep Source Formatting / Default): Press Command + V or go to the Home tab and click Paste. [1, 2]


  • Paste as Text Only (Strip Formatting): Press Shift + Command + V by default, or select the drop-down arrow under Paste on the Home tab. [1]


  • Paste Special: Go to the Home tab, click the arrow under Paste, and select Paste Special to choose formatted text, unformatted text, or a picture. [1]


  • Copy and Paste Formatting (Format Painter): Press Command + Option + C to copy the selected text's format, then press Command + Option + V on the target text


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256392196