Using the text editor to edit pages

Pasting text

Note: the following is designed for Windows machines. You can do it from Macs with the appropriate programs and shortcuts.

To ensure that no weird formatting comes into your document from other documents (eg Word), you can convert the content into pure text and paste it directly into the HTML for the page.

To do this:

  1. open up Notepad or equivalent on your computer (Start Menu > All Programs > Accessories > Notepad) Notepad is a simple text editor.
  2. Copy the information from your formatted document (eg Word) and paste it int the text editor. Select it again and copy it (this washes out any formatting from word)
  3. In the page you want to edit, click on the "Edit HTML source" button.(More information...)
  4. Scroll down until you can see the correct place to put your new content.
  5. Press Ctrl V to paste.
  6. Press on Update
  7. Format it appropriately
  8. Save
  9. Go and view it in your internet browser