To clear formatting in Word, select the text you want to reset, go to the Home tab, and click the "Clear All Formatting" button in the Font group.
Clearing formatting allows you to quickly remove various styles applied to text, such as bold, italics, underline, font type, size, color, and even some paragraph formatting like indentation. This is useful for returning text to its default style or the style of the surrounding paragraph.
Steps to Clear Formatting in Word
Based on the provided information, here are the exact steps to clear formatting from selected text in Microsoft Word:
- Select the Text: Highlight the specific portion of your document whose formatting you wish to remove.
- Navigate to the Home Tab: Look for the "Home" tab at the top of the Word window.
- Find the Font Group: Within the "Home" tab, locate the section labeled "Font". This group contains various tools for modifying text appearance.
- Click "Clear All Formatting": In the "Font" group, find and click the button that says "Clear All Formatting". This button often looks like an 'A' with an eraser next to it.
Example:
Imagine you have a sentence that is bold, italicized, and red. By selecting that sentence and following the steps above, it will revert to the standard paragraph style of your document (e.g., black, non-bold, non-italic, default font).
Clearing Formatting in Messages
The reference also mentions clearing formatting specifically when working with messages, likely in applications like Outlook which use the Word editor.
- For Messages:
- On the Message tab, look for the Basic Text group.
- Click Clear All Formatting within that group.
Where to Find the "Clear All Formatting" Button
You can typically find the button in these locations:
| Application / Context | Tab | Group | Button |
|---|---|---|---|
| Word Document | Home | Font | Clear All Formatting |
| Message (e.g., Email) | Message | Basic Text | Clear All Formatting |
This action is a fundamental way to maintain consistent document styling and remove unwanted formatting quickly.
