How do I specify formatting when I paste into Word

[ScottySW]

I am trying to create a FAX template which will format in a style I specify
no matter WHAT is pasted in the field. Any ideas how to set things up to do
this? It's like I can't override styles from the clipboard. Thanks

 

[Graham Mayor]

Edit > Paste Special > unformatted text or by macro

Sub PasteUnfText()
On Error GoTo oops
Selection.PasteSpecial DataType:=wdPasteText, Placement:= _
wdInLine
End
oops:
Beep
End Sub


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[garfield-n-odie]

When you paste, don't do a regular paste (Ctrl+V, or Edit | Paste, or the
Paste button on the Standard toolbar). Instead, click on Edit | Paste
Special | Paste: As: Unformatted text. This way, the pasted text should take