Paste Shortcut
Paste the clipboard: ⌘V on Mac, Ctrl+V on Windows. Plus the plain-text and paste-special variants.
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paste | ⌘V | Ctrl+V | |
| Paste without formatting | ⌘⇧V | Ctrl+Shift+V | |
| Paste and match style (macOS) | ⌘⌥⇧V | (n/a) | |
| Paste special (Word) | ⌘⌃V | Ctrl+Alt+V | |
| Paste values only (Excel/Sheets) | ⌃⌘V | Ctrl+Shift+V |
The everyday combo
Press ⌘V on a Mac or Ctrl+V on Windows to paste whatever you last copied or cut. It works in virtually every app — browsers, editors, the Finder, File Explorer.
When you want plain text
To drop the source fonts and colours, use ⌘⇧V (Mac) or Ctrl+Shift+V (Windows). Microsoft Office instead uses Paste Special (Ctrl+Alt+V / ⌘⌃V).
FAQ
What is the paste shortcut?
⌘V on the Mac or Ctrl+V on Windows pastes the clipboard contents into the current app.
How do I paste without formatting?
Use ⌘⇧V on Mac or Ctrl+Shift+V on Windows to paste plain text that matches the surrounding style.