What's inside this article:
- About pasting text into CKEditor
- Use standard paste
- Paste as plain text
- Copy and paste using device controls
- Further recommendations
About pasting text into CKEditor
How can I keep formatting in the pasted text?
When you use standard paste, all supported formatting is normally kept. This option is useful for pasting text you have created in third-party word processors, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs.
How can I remove formatting in the pasted text?
When you paste as plain text, all formatting is removed in the pasted text. This option is useful for pasting text that includes unwanted formatting, such as text from websites.
Can I paste images into CKEditor?
No. You can only paste text into CKEditor. It is not possible to paste images or icons.
You need to insert images using the Insert Embedded Content tool. For instructions, see the following article:
What formatting is supported?
When you use standard paste, all supported formatting is normally kept in the pasted text.
The following formatting is supported for content pages and HTML widgets:
- Ordered and unordered lists
- Links to other webpages
Use standard paste
When you use standard paste, supported formatting is normally kept in the pasted text. This option is useful for pasting text you have created in third-party word processors, such as Microsoft Word and Google Docs. To use standard paste:
- In the third-party word processor, copy the text you want to paste. For instructions to copy text using device controls, go to the following section:
- In CKEditor, position the cursor where you want the text to appear. Then, paste the text using device controls. For instructions, go to the following section:
The pasted text appears with supported formatting kept.
Paste as plain text
When you paste as plain text, all formatting is removed in the pasted text. This option is useful for pasting text that includes unwanted formatting, such as text from websites. To paste as plain text:
- Copy the text you want to paste. For instructions to copy text using device controls, go to the following section:
- In CKEditor, position the cursor where you want the text to appear. Then, hit the Paste as plain text icon.
- In the Plain text box, paste the text using device controls. For instructions, go to the following section:
- Hit Save.
The pasted text appears with all formatting removed.
Copy and paste using device controls
Copy text using device controls
Follow the relevant step according to your device:
- Windows: On your keyboard, press the Ctrl and C keys simultaneously.
- Mac: On your keyboard, press the ⌘ Command and C keys simultaneously.
- Android device: Touch and hold your screen, then select Copy.
- iPhone / iPad: Double tap your screen, then select Copy.
Paste text using device controls
Follow the relevant step according to your device:
- Windows: On your keyboard, press the Ctrl and V keys simultaneously.
- Mac: On your keyboard, press the ⌘ Command and V keys simultaneously.
- Android device: Touch and hold your screen, then select Paste.
- iPhone / iPad: Double tap your screen, then select Paste.
Further recommendations
The following articles might be helpful:
