CtrlShiftV

CtrlShiftV, written as Ctrl+Shift+V, is a keyboard shortcut used in many software applications to paste content with formatting removed or to invoke a paste-as-plain-text operation. It is not a universal standard, and its function varies depending on the program and operating system.

In practice, Ctrl+Shift+V most commonly performs a plain-text paste in text editors, word processors, and many web-based editors. This means fonts, colors, hyperlinks, and other styling from the source are stripped, resulting in uniform formatting in the target document. In other applications, the same key combination may trigger a different command or be unassigned by default. The behavior on Windows and Linux can differ from macOS, where the equivalent shortcut is often Command+Shift+V, though some apps use Command+Option+Shift+V for a similar “paste and match style” or plain-text paste function.

Usage can vary by app version and user settings, so users should verify the shortcut in their specific environment. Some programs provide explicit options to paste as plain text or to preserve certain formatting, and they may offer alternative keystrokes for accessibility or customization.

Limitations to note include potential loss of embedded objects, images, or hyperlinks when pasting as plain text. If formatting preservation is required, users should use the regular paste command or app-specific paste options. See also: paste, paste as plain text, keyboard shortcuts.