This FAQ covers 3 common question types about default styles, pasted content cleanup, and object impact, so you can quickly judge what Clear Formatting changes in a document.
FAQ
What style does text return to after I clear formatting?
- After you clear formatting, the selected text returns to the current document default style.
- If the document already uses a defined default body style, the text follows that style.
- If needed, you can apply a body style or heading style again after the cleanup.
What should I do first when pasted web content looks messy?
- Paste the content into the document and select the target text.
- Use Clear Formatting to remove the original font, color, and paragraph settings.
- Then apply the document's intended style rules, or use paste without formatting to reduce cleanup work next time.
Does Clear Formatting affect images and tables?
- Clear Formatting mainly targets text formatting.
- Images and tables themselves are usually not removed.
- If text inside a table is selected and cleared, the text styling in the table returns to the default state.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Clear Formatting | A command that removes existing font, color, paragraph, and related text styling from selected content and returns it to the default style. |
| Default style | The base style currently used for normal body text in a document. Cleared text usually returns to this state. |
| Styles and Formatting | A panel or task area used to review, manage, and apply text styles in a document. |