In Microsoft Word, direct formatting is great when used conservatively, but removing it in a document littered with it is difficult. These Word tips might help.

Here's the trick to clear or remove all Formatting in Microsoft Word with a single click. Select the portion > Clear All in the Styles box and that's it!

A correctly formatted document will have a much bigger impact than one with inconsistencies. Let's review how to clear formatting in Word.

You can even use multiple search criteria here. Using this method, you can find and replace ugly headings, fonts, or just remove very simple formatting like all italics (like in the example).