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How to Paste Plain Text Without Formatting: Windows and Mac Shortcuts

Have you ever copied text from a website and pasted it into a document, only to bring along mismatched font sizes and dark background highlights? Manually resetting fonts and stripping colors disrupts your workflow. Here is how to paste just the clean text so it instantly matches your document.

Quick Summary
Web browsers, Google Docs, modern MS Word: Ctrl + Shift + V on Windows, Cmd + Shift + V on Mac
Native Mac apps (Pages, Notes, etc.): Option + Shift + Command + V (Paste and Match Style)
Hancom Office Hangul (HWP): Press Ctrl + Alt + V, then select Unformatted Text in Paste Special
Windows Clipboard history: Press Win + V, click the three dots (…), and select ‘Paste as text’

Why Does Formatting Follow When You Copy and Paste?

When you press Ctrl + C on a webpage or in a PDF, your computer copies more than just text. Font sizes, text colors, highlight backgrounds, and hyperlinks are all bundled into your clipboard as formatting metadata.

It is like trying to shove a box wrapped in thick paper and large ribbons into a tight drawer. To fit everything neatly, you need to strip away the wrapping and keep only the item inside.

Pasting without formatting strips away that original styling metadata. The inserted text immediately adopts the font, size, and line spacing of your active document.

Shortcuts by App: How to Paste as Plain Text

The most common standard shortcut is simply adding the Shift key to your usual paste command. This works across web browsers like Chrome and Edge, as well as Google Docs, Gmail, and Microsoft Teams.

Microsoft Word added official support for Ctrl + Shift + V (Cmd + Shift + V on Mac) as "Keep Text Only" in March 2023. However, older perpetual-license versions like Office 2016, 2019, or 2021 may not support this shortcut by default.

Program / Environment	Shortcut to Paste Without Formatting
Chrome, Edge, Google Docs, Gmail, Teams	Windows: `Ctrl + Shift + V` / Mac: `Cmd + Shift + V`
MS Word (Modern versions)	Windows: `Ctrl + Shift + V` / Mac: `Cmd + Shift + V`
macOS Native Apps (Pages, Notes, etc.)	`Option + Shift + Command + V`
Hancom Office Hangul (HWP)	`Ctrl + Alt + V` (Paste Special)

On Mac, the shortcut depends on the application. Web browsers and Google Docs use Cmd + Shift + V, but native macOS apps like Pages and Notes require Option + Shift + Command + V for "Paste and Match Style."

Can You Set Plain Text as the Default Paste Setting?

If you write or edit documents all day, pressing three keys every time can be tedious. Microsoft Word lets you change the default behavior so standard Ctrl + V always pastes plain text.

Go to File > Options in Word. Select Advanced on the left pane and scroll down to the Cut, copy, and paste section.

Look for "Pasting from other programs" and set it to Keep Text Only or Merge Formatting. Once saved, pasting text from web pages or external apps will never drag unwanted fonts or colored backgrounds into your document.

Using Built-in Windows Tools to Paste as Plain Text

If you forget the shortcuts, the built-in Clipboard History feature in Windows 10 and 11 is a great alternative. Press Win + V to open a small popup displaying your recently copied items.

Clipboard History saves up to 25 items (up to 4 MB per item). Click the three-dots (…) menu next to an entry and select Paste as text to insert it without formatting.

For system-wide control, you can also use "Advanced Paste" from Microsoft PowerToys. It lets you open a dedicated paste menu with Win + Shift + V or instantly paste plain text using Win + Ctrl + Alt + V.

Next time you copy text from the web, add Shift to your usual shortcut and press Ctrl + Shift + V instead.

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2026년 10월 22일

How to Increase Keyboard Repeat Rate and Reduce Delay in Windows

Have you ever held down Backspace while typing, only to have it delete a single character and pause before clearing the rest? Or wondered why arrow key navigation and repeated keystrokes feel sluggish even on a brand-new keyboard?

Quick Summary
Open the Run dialog (Win + R) and enter ‘control keyboard’ to open Keyboard Properties.
Move Repeat Delay to [Short] to cut the initial delay from 500 ms to 250 ms.
Set Repeat Rate to [Fast] to increase continuous typing frequency to the maximum (around 30 characters per second).
If keystrokes fail to register, check Accessibility settings and disable ‘Filter Keys’.

Why Keyboards Hesitate: The 0.5-Second Default Delay

Why keyboards hesitate: 0.5-second default delay

The hesitation before keys start repeating when held down is not hardware failure. Windows intentionally sets a default delay to prevent accidental repeated inputs from light taps.

This setting is called Repeat Delay. The Windows default is 500 ms (0.5 seconds), meaning Windows waits a full half-second after your first keystroke before repeating it.

Shortening this wait to the minimum of roughly 250 ms makes deleting long sentences with Backspace or navigating text with arrow keys feel nearly twice as fast.

Optimize Keyboard Speed in Windows Control Panel in 30 Seconds

You do not need third-party software. Windows lets you adjust this directly inside the default Control Panel.

Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run window, type control keyboard, and hit Enter.

In the Keyboard Properties window under the [Speed] tab, adjust two sliders:

Setting	Recommended Position	Result
Repeat delay	[Short] (Far right)	Reduces initial repeat wait time down to 250 ms
Repeat rate	[Fast] (Far right)	Increases continuous character output up to ~30 times per second

After sliding both bars, test the responsiveness in the ‘Click here and hold down a key to test repeat rate’ field below, then click [OK] to apply the changes immediately.

Registry Myths and 2 Fixes for Missing Keystrokes

Registry settings and troubleshooting missing keystrokes

In the Windows Registry (HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Keyboard), the keys KeyboardDelay (0 to 3) and KeyboardSpeed (0 to 31) are 100% identical to the Control Panel sliders. There is no need to manually edit the registry when Control Panel handles the exact same values.

Some online forums claim setting KeyboardSpeed to 48 or higher pushes speeds beyond normal limits. However, according to official Microsoft technical documentation, the system limit caps at 31. Any value exceeding 31 is ignored by Windows, so keeping the default maximum of 31 is recommended.

If keystrokes fail to register or repeated typing does not trigger at all after adjusting these settings, verify two items:

1. Turn off Filter Keys: Holding the right Shift key for more than 8 seconds activates Filter Keys, which instructs Windows to ignore quick or repeated taps. Open Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard and switch Filter Keys off.

2. IME Input Lag: If slight input lag occurs specifically when using non-English input methods in Windows 11, turning on [Use previous version of Microsoft IME] under Language Options > Microsoft IME can resolve the latency.

Press Win + R right now, type control keyboard, and set Repeat delay to [Short]. A 30-second tweak makes word processing and Backspace navigation noticeably snappier.

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2026년 10월 8일

How to Instantly Undo Accidentally Deleted Files on Windows Desktop

Have you ever accidentally deleted an important file or dragged it into the wrong folder while cleaning up your desktop? You don’t have to search through the Recycle Bin or dig through folders one by one. There is a way to revert it back in just one second. What is this magic key combination?

At a Glance
Accidental deletion, move, or rename: Ctrl + Z (or right-click and choose ‘Undo’)
Redoing an undone action: Ctrl + Y (or Ctrl + Shift + Z)
Cannot be restored if: Permanently deleted using Shift + Delete, or executed after disconnecting/formatting an external drive

The Undo Shortcut You Use in Documents Also Works in Folders

The undo shortcut works in folders just like in documents

Just like erasing a typo with a pencil eraser while writing, the most familiar shortcut when using a computer is Ctrl + Z.

Most users believe this shortcut only works inside word processors or spreadsheet programs like Word and Excel. However, it works exactly the same way in File Explorer and on the desktop in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

If you accidentally dragged a file into another folder, renamed a file by mistake, or pressed the Delete key, pressing Ctrl + Z instantly cancels the action you just performed. If using the keyboard is inconvenient, right-clicking on an empty space in the folder and selecting ‘Undo’ will restore the file just the same.

Actions You Can Undo and How to Redo Them

Windows File Explorer temporarily keeps a history of your recent file operations in memory. Thanks to this feature, you can restore files to their previous state without the hassle of opening the Recycle Bin.

Mistake Made	Result of Pressing `Ctrl + Z`
Accidental file deletion (moved to Recycle Bin)	Instantly restored to its original folder location
Accidental move via mouse drag	File automatically returns to its original folder
Mistaken file rename	Reverts to previous file name
Unnecessary duplicate copy created	Instantly deletes the newly created copy

If you pressed Undo too many times and reverted actions you wanted to keep, simply press the Redo shortcut, Ctrl + Y. Depending on the specific software environment, Ctrl + Shift + Z may also be used.

When It Won’t Work: Important Warnings

When undo cannot recover files in Windows

This shortcut does not solve every issue. Files permanently deleted with Shift + Delete without going through the Recycle Bin cannot be recovered using Ctrl + Z.

Extreme care is also required when handling external media. If you copy or move files from a USB flash drive or SD card to your PC, and then press Ctrl + Z after disconnecting or formatting the external device, the copied file on your PC will be removed and cannot return to the original source, creating a risk of permanent data loss.

For reference, while Microsoft Office is known to support up to 100 undo steps, the exact limit of actions File Explorer keeps in RAM is not stated in official documentation. In addition, closing the File Explorer window completely or restarting your computer clears the operation history, so it is safest to press the shortcut immediately after a mistake happens.

If a file disappears after an accidental click or drag on your desktop, do not panic—press Ctrl + Z on your keyboard right away.

References

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How to Force Delete a File in Use in Windows Without Software

Ever closed all your open windows only to be hit with “The action can’t be completed because the file is open in another program”? Restarting your PC is frustrating because it closes everything you are working on. What is secretly holding onto your file?

Quick Summary
Press Win + R, type resmon, and hit Enter to launch Resource Monitor.
Go to the [CPU] tab and search for the locked file name in the [Associated Handles] search bar.
Right-click the locking process in the list and click [End Process].
Fixes the issue on Windows 10 and Windows 11 using built-in tools without installing third-party apps.

Why Won’t the File Delete Even After Closing the Program?

Even after you close a program window, a background process may still hold an active “handle” on the file.

Think of it like someone putting a library book in their bag and leaving without returning it to the shelf. Even if the application appears closed, Windows maintains an internal handle connection and activates file protection. Even running the del /f force delete command in Command Prompt will fail if another process still holds the handle.

Third-party utilities like Unlocker often come bundled with adware or risk corrupting the registry. Using the built-in management tools in Windows 10 and Windows 11 resolves the issue safely.

3 Quick Ways to Open Resource Monitor

There are three ways to launch Resource Monitor, a native Windows tool that requires no installation.

Choose whichever method works best for you.

#	Method	Shortcut & Steps
1	Run Dialog	Press `Win + R`, type `resmon`, and press Enter
2	Windows Search	Search for ‘Resource Monitor’ in the taskbar search bar
3	Task Manager	Press `Ctrl + Shift + Esc` → ‘Performance’ tab → Click ‘Open Resource Monitor’

The fastest way is pressing the Win + R shortcut and entering resmon.

5 Steps to End the Locking Process Using Handle Search

Once Resource Monitor opens, you can identify and terminate the process holding the file.

1. Click the [CPU] tab at the top of Resource Monitor.

2. In the [Associated Handles] section, enter the locked file or folder name into the [Search Handles] bar.

3. Check the search results for the process holding the file (e.g., Word.exe, Excel.exe, explorer.exe, etc.).

4. Right-click the locking process and select [End Process].

5. Return to the unlocked file or folder and press Delete to remove it.

Important Precautions Before Forcing a Process to Close

Before closing processes indiscriminately, confirm that the file is something you created or recognize.

Forcefully terminating critical system processes or files in system folders like Windows or System32 can cause data loss or system instability. Only terminate processes associated with your own documents or familiar user applications.

Files locked by antivirus software or core system services may have the ‘End Process’ option disabled. If the issue is caused by file permissions (icacls) or file paths exceeding 260 characters rather than an active process lock, additional troubleshooting steps will be required.

If you have a file that refuses to delete, press Win + R and type resmon right now.

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Windows 11 Auto Login: How to Fix Missing Netplwiz Checkbox

If you are the only person using your home PC, typing a password or PIN every time you power on can be frustrating. You might have run netplwiz as suggested online, only to find the crucial checkbox missing. Here is how to restore the missing option and boot directly to your desktop.

Quick Summary
Press Win + R, type netplwiz, and uncheck “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer” to enable auto login.
If the checkbox is missing, open regedit and change the DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion value from 2 to 0 under PasswordLess\Device.
Because this bypasses the login screen completely, it is not recommended for laptops or shared PCs.

The Basics: Skipping Password Entry with netplwiz

Locking your bedroom door and unlocking it every time you enter gets tedious when you live alone. Using Windows’ built-in account management tool, netplwiz, you can bypass the lock screen password verification step at startup.

The setup is straightforward. Press Win + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog, type netplwiz, and press Enter.

1. Click on the user account you want to use from the list.

2. Uncheck “Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer.”

3. Click [Apply], enter your current account password twice in the pop-up window, and click [OK].

Once finished, reboot your computer. It will bypass the login screen and load straight into your desktop.

Checkbox Missing? 1-Minute Registry Fix

On Windows 11 and recent feature updates (22H2, 23H2, 24H2, etc.), this checkbox is often hidden due to stricter security policies. This happens because Microsoft pushes “Windows Hello” PIN and biometric sign-in by default.

To restore the checkbox, you only need to modify one registry value. Press Win + R, type regedit, and open the Registry Editor.

Item	Path and Value Details
Registry Path	`HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\PasswordLess\Device`
Value Name	`DevicePasswordLessBuildVersion`
Value Data	Default `2` → Change to `0` (Hexadecimal)

After changing the value to 0, close the Registry Editor and open Win + R → netplwiz again. The missing checkbox will appear. Alternatively, you can also toggle off “For improved security, only allow Windows Hello sign-in” under Win + I Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options.

Note that while most official guides recommend setting the value to 0, some community discussions mention that setting it to 1 also works, showing slight variation across sources.

Security Precautions Before Enabling Auto Login

Auto login is convenient, but it eliminates physical device security. Anyone turning on the PC can immediately access your personal files and system data without authentication.

For this reason, avoid enabling this on laptops that could be lost or stolen, as well as shared PCs. It is best reserved for single-user desktop PCs at home.

Additionally, while this registry edit works with Microsoft accounts, some users report that switching to a local account prevents unexpected sign-in glitches. Advanced users may also configure the AutoAdminLogon string value to 1 in the Winlogon registry key or use Sysinternals’ official “Autologon” utility.

If you are on a personal desktop PC, change the registry value to 0 and uncheck the netplwiz option to speed up your startup routine.

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How to Stop Pop-up Ad Notifications in the Corner of Your Screen

Have you ever been startled by pop-up ads suddenly appearing in the bottom-right corner of your screen while using your computer? Even with your browser closed, fake virus alerts and ad notifications keep popping up. Antivirus scans don’t detect anything. What is causing these persistent ads?

Quick Summary
Cause: Browser push notification permissions granted by accidentally clicking “Allow” on a website
Chrome fix: Enter chrome://settings/content/notifications in the address bar and delete/block sites in the allow list
Edge fix: Enter edge://settings/content/notifications in the address bar and remove/block sites in the allow list
Block all requests: Enable “Use quieter messaging” or “Quiet notification requests” in your browser settings

It’s Not a Virus: Why Do These Ads Keep Appearing?

Ads popping up in the bottom-right corner of your screen or in your OS notification center are not malware infections. They are web push notifications triggered by your browser after accidentally clicking “Allow” on a website.

Once notification permission is granted, websites can continue sending messages in the background even when your browser is closed. These web push notifications differ from traditional browser pop-up windows.

It is like handing over a key allowing someone to post flyers at your front door. The fix is simple: open your browser settings and revoke notification permissions by blocking or removing the offending websites.

How to Block Ad Notifications in Google Chrome

If you use Chrome, you can jump directly to the notification settings. The fastest way is to paste chrome://settings/content/notifications into the address bar and press Enter.

To navigate manually, click the three dots (⋮) in the top-right corner and go to Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Notifications.

Remove specific sites: Under “Allowed to send notifications,” click the three dots (⋮) next to any suspicious website and select “Block” or “Remove.”
Block future permission prompts: Set default behavior to “Don’t allow sites to send notifications” or enable “Use quieter messaging” to stop prompt pop-ups completely.
Control the active site instantly: Click the site settings icon to the left of the address bar and change Notifications to “Block.”

How to Turn Off Ad Notifications in Microsoft Edge

For Microsoft Edge, typing edge://settings/content/notifications into the address bar takes you directly to notification settings.

To navigate manually, click the three dots (…) in the top-right corner and go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Notifications.

Remove spam sites: In the “Allow” list, click the three dots (…) next to the site and choose “Block” or “Remove.”
Reduce interruptions: Turn on “Ask before sending” and “Quiet notification requests” to prevent permission prompts from blocking your view.
Block current site immediately: Click the site info icon on the left side of the address bar and select “Block” from the Notifications dropdown under “Permissions for this site.”

Quick Comparison: Notification Settings by Browser

Menu labels may vary slightly depending on your browser version. Copying and pasting the direct address bar URL is the easiest way to access the settings directly.

Browser	Address Bar Shortcut	Menu Path
Chrome	`chrome://settings/content/notifications`	More (⋮) → Settings → Privacy and security → Site settings → Notifications
Edge	`edge://settings/content/notifications`	Settings and more (…) → Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Notifications

If you see unfamiliar or suspicious websites in your notification list, remove or block them immediately.

Enter the shortcut URL in your browser right now and check if any unknown websites are on your allow list.

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2026년 9월 22일

How to Clear a Print Queue Stuck on Deleting in Windows

Have you ever needed to print an urgent document, only for a queue error to pop up and stay stuck on “Deleting” even after right-clicking “Cancel”? Restarting the computer often doesn’t help, leaving the queue blocked. Why won’t it delete normally, and why does it stop all subsequent print jobs?

Quick Summary
Step 1: Press Win + R, run services.msc → Right-click Print Spooler and select [Stop]
Step 2: Press Win + R, type spool → Open the PRINTERS folder and delete all files (.SHD, .SPL, etc.)
Step 3: In the Services window, right-click Print Spooler and select [Start]
Quick CMD Fix: Open CMD as Administrator and run: net stop spooler → del /Q /F /S “%systemroot%\System32\Spool\Printers\.” → net start spooler

Why Print Jobs Get Stuck on Deleting

Computers and printers operate at very different speeds. A computer sends data almost instantaneously, while a printer needs time to apply ink or toner onto paper. To balance this speed difference, Windows stores print data in temporary storage through a process called Spooling. It acts like a holding area for cars before a busy toll gate.

Problems arise when transmission errors occur due to connection drops or corrupted files. The Windows Print Spooler service keeps the faulty file locked because it still sees it as “in use.” When this happens, clicking cancel won’t release the lock, leaving the queue frozen indefinitely. The only solution is to temporarily stop the print service and manually clear the temporary files.

The Visual Method: Using Windows Services Manager

This is the simplest click-based method. Stop the Windows print service, clear the temporary storage folder, and restart the service.

Step	Task	Key / Command
Step 1	Open Run dialog	Press `Win + R`, enter `services.msc`
Step 2	Stop Spooler	Right-click `Print Spooler` → [Stop]
Step 3	Open Spool folder	Press `Win + R`, type `spool`, open `PRINTERS` folder
Step 4	Delete all files	Delete all files inside (`.SHD`, `.SPL`, etc.)
Step 5	Restart Spooler	Back in Services, right-click `Print Spooler` → [Start]

The full path of the PRINTERS folder is C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS. If you attempt to delete the files without stopping the Spooler service first, Windows will block you with an “In Use” error, so be sure to stop the service before deleting.

The Faster Method: 1-Minute Fix with Command Prompt (CMD)

If you prefer keyboard commands, you can resolve the issue much faster using three simple lines in Command Prompt (CMD).

1. Type cmd in the Windows search bar, right-click it, and select [Run as administrator].

2. Type net stop spooler and press Enter to stop the print service.

3. Type del /Q /F /S "%systemroot%\System32\Spool\Printers\." and press Enter to delete all queued print files at once.

4. Type net start spooler and press Enter to restart the print service.

Once all commands run successfully, the frozen queue clears immediately, allowing you to print new documents.

Troubleshooting: Precautions and Recurring Errors

During the queue clearing process, a printer may occasionally start feeding blank pages continuously. Unplugging the power cord abruptly can damage the hardware, so it is safer to pull open the paper tray and remove the paper first.

If the error recurs even after clearing the spool folder, check for deeper system issues. According to manufacturer guidelines, common culprits include corrupted printer drivers, misconfigured IP ports, or third-party antivirus interference.

On shared network printers in offices or schools, clearing the local spool folder alone may not solve the problem. Depending on network setup, the print queue on the host PC or print server might also need to be cleared, so contact your network administrator if needed.

When printing freezes, avoid repeatedly clicking print. Instead, press Win + R to stop the Print Spooler service and clear out the PRINTERS folder.

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How to Take a Partial Screenshot in Windows: Win + Shift + S Shortcut and Setup

Tired of capturing your entire screen and cropping it in Paint just to share a small section? Windows has a built-in shortcut that lets you crop and capture any area on your screen in one second, without installing extra software.

Quick Summary
Pressing ‘Win + Shift + S’ brings up 4 capture modes (Rectangle, Freeform, Window, Fullscreen) to capture any area instantly.
Captured images save directly to your clipboard, so you can paste them into chats or documents immediately with ‘Ctrl + V’.
Enable ‘Use the Print screen button to open screen capture’ under Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard to trigger it with a single PrtScn key press.
To save full-screen captures directly as files, press ‘Win + PrtScn’ to auto-save them in the ‘Pictures > Screenshots’ folder.

Win + Shift + S: 4 Screen Capture Modes at Your Fingertips

Press Windows logo key + Shift + S simultaneously. The screen will dim slightly, and the Snipping Tool toolbar will appear at the top center of your display. Select a mode with your mouse to capture the screen right away.

There are 4 different capture modes available:

Capture Mode	How It Works	Best Used For
Rectangle	Captures a box area dragged with your cursor	Sharing a specific chart, photo, or snippet
Freeform	Draws any freehand shape to capture	Irregular shapes or curved outlines
Window	Captures a single application window clicked by mouse	Capturing an entire browser or messenger window
Full screen	Captures the entire monitor instantly	Quickly recording the whole display status

You don’t need to install or run a separate program—this built-in feature works instantly anywhere across Windows 10 and 11.

How Instant Paste (Ctrl + V) Works Without Saving Files

The biggest advantage of this shortcut is that you don’t have to save image files to your drive and search for them. Once you finish selecting the area, the image is copied directly to your computer’s temporary storage—the clipboard.

It works just like cutting out a piece of paper and pasting it right away. After capturing, simply press Ctrl + V in Slack, Discord, Microsoft Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Notion, or Paint to insert the screenshot immediately.

If you want to annotate the screenshot with a highlighter or pen and save it as a file (PNG/JPG), click the notification banner that appears in the lower-right corner of the screen right after capturing. This opens the built-in Snipping Tool editor where you can mark up and save your image. (Depending on your Windows build and settings, shortcut behaviors may vary slightly.)

How to Open Snipping Tool with Just the PrtScn Key

If pressing three keys at once feels inconvenient, you can configure your system to launch the same Snipping Tool by pressing just the PrtScn (Print Screen) key. You can enable this with a few clicks in the standard Windows 10/11 Settings menu.

1. Press Windows logo key + I to open Settings.

2. Go to Accessibility and select Keyboard.

3. Toggle on the option for “Use the Print screen button to open screen capture”.

Once enabled, tapping the PrtScn key in the upper-right corner of your keyboard immediately displays the 4 capture modes at the top of the screen. Note that on some laptops, keyboard layouts may require pressing Fn + PrtScn instead, so check your device layout.

Windows Screen Capture Shortcuts by Situation

Choosing the right shortcut for each scenario can speed up your workflow significantly.

Shortcut	Function	Save Method
`Win + Shift + S`	Rectangle / Freeform partial capture	Clipboard copy (Paste with `Ctrl + V`)
`Win + PrtScn`	Instantly saves full screen to file	Auto-saved to `This PC > Pictures > Screenshots`
`Win + Shift + R`	Screen area video recording	Launches video capture mode

Use Win + Shift + S when quickly sharing details in chat, and use Win + PrtScn when archiving full screenshots in bulk.

Try pressing ‘Win + Shift + S’ on your keyboard right now, drag a box, and press ‘Ctrl + V’ in your messenger or notes app.

References

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Why Does Formatting Follow When You Copy and Paste?

Shortcuts by App: How to Paste as Plain Text

Can You Set Plain Text as the Default Paste Setting?

Using Built-in Windows Tools to Paste as Plain Text

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