Remove unwanted formatting from pasted text in Squarespace by following these simple steps:

To prevent formatting issues:

• Enter text directly in Squarespace
• Use plain text editors like Notepad or TextEdit when copying from external sources
• Paste as plain text using Ctrl+Shift+V (PC) or ⌘+Shift+V (Mac)

Fix line spacing:

• Press Enter for new paragraphs
• Use Shift + Enter for smaller line breaks
• Remove extra spaces after fixing formatting

Correct header formatting:

• Ensure complete line breaks between sections
• Press Enter between text sections when applying headers
• Headers should be applied to separate paragraphs only

Paste as plain text using:

1. Mouse method:
   • Click the "Paste as Plain Text" clipboard icon
   • Paste text and click OK

2. Keyboard shortcuts:
   • PC: Ctrl+Shift+V
   • Mac: ⌘+Shift+V

Remove existing formatting:

• Highlight problematic text
• Click the "Remove Formatting" button
• Header formatting will remain intact

After cleaning formatting:

1. Highlight text
2. Choose desired format from dropdown menu
3. Apply additional formatting using toolbar options

For special characters:

• Enter text directly in Squarespace
• Avoid copying from external sources
• Use unicode characters when necessary

These steps work for all text areas in Squarespace, including Text Blocks, Blog Excerpts, Image Captions, and Product Descriptions.

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