Are you tired of copying and pasting text from Google Docs into WordPress, only to have the paragraphs separated and the formatting lost? Fortunately, there are ways to prevent this from happening and preserve the formatting of your original document.
One method is to use the “Paste as Text” option in WordPress. This option allows you to paste your text without any additional formatting or paragraph breaks. Here’s how to use it:
Copy the text from your Google Doc.
In your WordPress editor, click on the “Paste as Text” button (it looks like a clipboard with a “T” on it) in the toolbar.
A popup window will appear. Paste the text you copied from Google Docs into this window and click “Insert.”
The text will be inserted into your WordPress page or post without any additional formatting or paragraph breaks.
Another option is to use a plugin like TinyMCE Advanced. This plugin allows you to customize the “Paste” button to paste as plain text, paste from Microsoft Word, or paste with formatting. This gives you more control over how your text is pasted into WordPress.
To use the TinyMCE Advanced plugin, follow these steps:
- Install and activate the TinyMCE Advanced plugin.
- In your WordPress editor, click on the “Settings” button in the toolbar.
- Click on “TinyMCE Advanced” to open the settings page.
- Drag the “Paste as Text” button to the toolbar and click “Save Changes.”
- Copy the text from your Google Doc.
- In your WordPress editor, click on the “Paste as Text” button in the toolbar and paste your text into the popup window.
- Click “Insert” to add your text to the WordPress page or post.
In addition to these methods, it’s also a good idea to double-check your formatting after pasting your text into WordPress. Sometimes, small formatting issues can still arise, especially if you’re copying and pasting from a complex document.
In conclusion, there are several ways to copy and paste text into WordPress without separating paragraphs or losing formatting. Whether you choose to use the “Paste as Text” option or a plugin like TinyMCE Advanced, taking these steps can save you time and frustration in the long run.
References:
WordPress. “Paste from Word.” https://en.support.wordpress.com/visual-editor/pasting-text-and-content-from-other-sources/#paste-from-word
TinyMCE Advanced. “Paste Options.” https://www.tiny.cloud/docs/plugins/opensource/paste/#pasteoptions