We often receive documents that contain multiple different types of formatting or haven't been formatted in the most efficient manner. Rather than retyping the entire document and starting with a blank template, it's often easier to remove all the formatting and work with the pure text.
MS Word has a function called Clear All Formatting. It allows us to clear the formatting but leaves the text behind which we can then work with and apply the correct formatting.
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Highlight the text that you'd like the remove the formatting from (you can do this using your shift and arrow keys to select the area or use Ctrl + A to select the entire document) and click on the Home Ribbon. On the Home Ribbon you should have an icon that looks like a pink Eraser with the letter A on it.
You can also click on Styles drop down and there will be a Clear Formatting option available.
If it becomes a function you use frequently, it could be useful to add it to your QAT (Quick Access Toolbar) shortcuts by right clicking it and selecting Add to QAT.
