Troubleshooting Formatted Text Pasted into the Content Editor

The most common problems with formatted text occur when formatting silently carries over from the source of the copied text. If you're experiencing issues with text that was copied and pasted into the Content Editor, try pasting without formatting. 

To copy and paste without formatting:

  1. Highlight the text from its original source.
  2. Copy the text: 
    • Press Ctrl + C (on a PC)
    • Press Command + C (on a Mac)
  3. Open the Content Editor of the relevant article and click inside a text content block.
  4. Paste without formatting:
    • Press Ctrl + Shift + V (on a PC)
    • Press Command + Shift + V (on a Mac)
Tip:
Once you've removed the formatting from your text's previous source, re-format your text using the Content Editor.
If removing formatting does not resolve the text issue:
Contact us with the following information and we'll be happy to troubleshoot further:
  • A description of the issue. 
  • The exact string of text you're having issues with.
  • The name of the article in your Wix Answers account.
  • Where the issue is occurring within the article. 
  • A screenshot or video of the issue. 

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