How to Use WPS Clear Formatting on Windows

Use Clear Formatting with 1 how-to topic, including clearing formatting from selected text; choose a topic from the How-to Index and follow the entry path and steps below.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Clear formatting from selected text

Entry path: Home tab → Clear Formatting button

1. Open the text document that you want to edit.
2. Select the text whose formatting you want to remove.
3. Click Clear Formatting on the Home tab.
4. Check whether the selected text has returned to the default Normal style.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected text no longer shows direct formatting such as font changes, color, bold, or italic styling.
• What you can do next: You can immediately apply a new font, size, color, or style to the same text.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: If you do not select text first, the command may not affect the intended content.
• Environment note: The document must be editable. Protected content may not allow changes.