Paste special

[camlad]

Word 2008, 12.2.4
I frequently need to paste unformatted text and have assigned a key
combination to bring up the Paste Special dialog box. Is there a way of
making the dialog box default to Unformated Text rather than HTML Format so
all I need do is Enter instead of having to select the other option?

(With 2007 I have a macro to do the job with the click of a button but
2008............!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I am too old to try to start using AppleScript or Automator having grown up
with VB..

camlad

 

[CyberTaz]

Nope, the only way of automating it in Word 2008 is with Apple Script, but
there is another way to the feature you can use...

When you paste there is a clipboard icon that appears at the end of the
pasted content ‹ it's called the Paste Options button. Click it & select
either "Match Destination Formatting" or "Keep Text Only". If the Paste
Options button isn't showing up go to Word> Preferences> Edit then tick the
checkbox in 'Cut and paste options' to turn the feature on.

HTH |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[camlad]

Many thanks Bob - I am ashamed to say that, inquisitive as I am, I had not
checked out the Pate Option button. Any way of making it default to "Keep
Text Only?

camlad

 

[CyberTaz]

Sorry, I'm afraid not.

You might take a moment to use Help> Send Feedback to express why you
believe it would be useful. Those comments are reviewed by MS & enough
demand can make a difference as to whether any given change will be made.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[camlad]

Good idea - will do - thanks

Camlad

Sorry, I'm afraid not.

You might take a moment to use Help> Send Feedback to express why you
believe it would be useful. Those comments are reviewed by MS & enough
demand can make a difference as to whether any given change will be made.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[camlad]

Good idea - will do - thanks

Camlad

Sorry, I'm afraid not.

You might take a moment to use Help> Send Feedback to express why you
believe it would be useful. Those comments are reviewed by MS & enough
demand can make a difference as to whether any given change will be made.

Regards |:>)
Bob Jones
[MVP] Office:Mac

 

[Corentin Cras-Méneur]

I frequently need to paste unformatted text and have assigned a key
combination to bring up the Paste Special dialog box. Is there a way of
making the dialog box default to Unformated Text rather than HTML
Format so all I need do is Enter instead of having to select the other
option?

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