Selection.ClearParagraphDirectFormatting method (Word)

Removes paragraph formatting that has been applied manually (using the buttons on the ribbon or through the dialog boxes) from the selected text.

Syntax

expression. ClearParagraphDirectFormatting

expression An expression that returns a Selection object.

Remarks

This method does not remove paragraph formatting that has been applied by using a paragraph style. To remove paragraph formatting that the user has applied by using paragraph styles, use the ClearParagraphStyle method. To remove all paragraph formatting, both style and manual formatting, use the ClearParagraphAllFormatting method.

Note

For more information about how to remove character formatting, see the ClearCharacterAllFormatting, ClearCharacterDirectFormatting, or ClearCharacterStyle method.

See also

Selection Object

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