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Fix: Command Shift V Not Working on Mac Ventura/Google Docs
August 4, 2026 - The standard shortcut to paste the content and have the format fit the target document is Option-Shift-Command-V now. Command Shit V is only used to paste without formatting in Google Docs.
Reddit
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r/macbookair on Reddit: Command+Shift+V doesn't paste without formatting on Google Docs
July 19, 2020 -
Hey everyone
Google Docs specifically states that the key combination for pasting without formatting is Command+Shift+V when I'm on my macbook air 2020, but it doesn't work at all.I tried other possible key combinations, and I'm on a Turkish Q keyboard, idk if that would make a difference.
When I copy something and also try pasting by right clicking, the paste without formatting option is greyed out and pressing on paste does nothing either. Is there way I can fix this behaviour?
I tried setting hotkey through the Accessibility options but when I do that the pasting process gets rid of the hyperlinks which I don't want to do.
Thanks in advance.
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Does Command+V not work?
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For those still struggling, you need to install an extension from google: here: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/google-docs-offline/ghbmnnjooekpmoecnnnilnnbdlolhkhi as is described in the description: Note: This extension is also used to make advanced copy & paste functionality available in Google Docs, Sheets and Slides.
LPT: use Ctrl + shift + V (paste without formattting instead of Ctrl + V (paste) to save time Nov 9, 2020
r/LifeProTips 5y ago
In Google Docs Command+Shift+V (Paste without format) does nothing | Opera forums
I've already checked in opera://settings/keyboardShortcuts but there are no shortcuts assigned to Command+Shift+V. Every time I try to paste without format in Google Docs using the shortcut it acts as if nothing happened. In other browser it works well. T... More on forums.opera.com
Command + Shift + V not working - Apple Community
So whenever I copy some words and I try to paste it on Google Docs and I want to "Paste without formatting" I presss "Command + Shift + V" but now it is not working and in the past it used to work. I have macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 on macboook m2 chip. More on discussions.apple.com
Command + V not working - Apple Community
If it pastes there, the issue may be with Google Docs, not macOS or your keyboard. More on discussions.apple.com
Google docs: How do I change the setting for "Command+V" shortcut on Mac? - Google Docs Editors Community
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Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 432006115 › command-shift-v-not-working
Command + Shift + V not working - Google Docs Editors Community
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Opera
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In Google Docs Command+Shift+V (Paste without format) does nothing | Opera forums
August 25, 2024 - I've already checked in opera://settings/keyboardShortcuts but there are no shortcuts assigned to Command+Shift+V. Every time I try to paste without format in Google Docs using the shortcut it acts as if nothing happened. In other browser it works well. T...
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255492433
Command + Shift + V not working - Apple Community
February 22, 2024 - So whenever I copy some words and I try to paste it on Google Docs and I want to "Paste without formatting" I presss "Command + Shift + V" but now it is not working and in the past it used to work. I have macOS Sonoma 14.2.1 on macboook m2 chip.
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 256168083
Command + V not working - Apple Community
October 25, 2025 - If it pastes there, the issue may be with Google Docs, not macOS or your keyboard.
Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 191415927 › google-docs-how-do-i-change-the-setting-for-command-v-shortcut-on-mac
Google docs: How do I change the setting for "Command+V" shortcut on Mac? - Google Docs Editors Community
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[SOLVED] CTRL SHIFT V / Paste as Text Google Sheets Doesn't Work - YouTube
you have to install Google Docs Offline extensions on your browser to make your CTRL SHIFT V is working#googlesheets #tutorial
Published: July 15, 2022
Reddit
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r/vivaldibrowser on Reddit: Can't get Ctrl+Shift+V working in Google Docs
April 14, 2021 -
I only noticed this happening today, but it's a shortcut I use all the time so I'm already at my wit's end. I know I can just paste it in a note and copy that or I can highlight and remove formatting, but after years of using keyboard shortcuts this one is just second-nature to me so it's driving me crazy when it doesn't work.
Right clicking and selecting "Paste without formatting" is working fine. And for a little bit Ctrl+V didn't work either, but it started working again. But Ctrl+Shift+V does absolutely nothing.
I already removed it from the keyboard shortcuts. And it works perfectly fine when I open up Chrome. I tried installing Google Drive's extension. The only topics I can find about this are with Google Sheets and that's actually working perfectly fine for me.
I'm on Windows and I have the latest version of Vivaldi.
EDIT -- I went to re-check the shortcuts again to see if I missed anything else that might be interfering and I saw that Vivaldi had its own Paste Without Formatting shortcut for some reason, and that it was blank for some reason. So I set that to Ctrl+Shift+V.
Hopefully this post helps someone else.
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thanks, dunno if it's changed since you made this post but now the one you want's called "paste and go", which is annoying because it also means that if you didn't select the object you're trying to paste it into correctly Vivaldi will think you're trying to google your text 💀
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Be careful with extensions - I went crazy with ctrl+shift+v not working until one of the extensions had ctrl+shift+v as a shortcut.
Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 95301875 › command-shift-v-no-longer-works-in-google-sheets
COMMAND SHIFT V no longer works in Google Sheets - Google Docs Editors Community
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Help! How to Enable Ctrl + Shift + V on Mac? - macos tips - iBoysoft Community
August 20, 2024 - I use Control + Shift + V on Windows to paste text that matches the format of the destination document. Now, I need to paste text without formatting on my Mac. Is there an equivalent shortcut for Mac devices? I’ve tried Ctrl + V, but no vain.
Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 232764927 › ctrl-shift-v-suddenly-stopped-working-pls-help
Ctrl+shift+v suddenly stopped working pls help :( - Google Docs Editors Community
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Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 301637990 › issue-with-paste-without-formatting-shortcut-in-google-docs-on-safari-macos
Issue with "Paste Without Formatting" Shortcut in Google Docs on Safari (MacOS) - Google Docs Editors Community
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Quora
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Why can't I paste using Ctrl + V when using Google Docs or Sheets on a PC (Windows)? - Quora
Answer (1 of 2): Type the letter “v”. if that works, then move on to the Ctrl keys. Hold down the LEFT Ctrl and hit the “a” key. (That is a key shortcut to select everything) If that works, then Ctrl key works. Hold down the RIGHT Ctrl key and hit the “a” key.
Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 105944215 › ctrl-shift-v-is-not-working-on-google-sheets
CTRL Shift V is not working on Google sheets - Google Docs Editors Community
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Vee
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What Does Cmd Shift V Do on a Mac? (And What It Could Do) — Vee Blog
July 22, 2026 - Short answer: it depends on the app, because macOS itself doesn't assign ⌘⇧V to anything system-wide. That's also why it's such an interesting shortcut — it's prime keyboard real estate sitting mostly empty.
Google Support
support.google.com › docs › thread › 429833071 › issue-with-ctrl-shift-v-shortcut
Issue with Ctrl + Shift + V shortcut - Google Docs Editors Community
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Google Support
support.google.com › docs › answer › 179738
Keyboard shortcuts for Google Docs - Computer - Google Docs Editors Help
Note: Some shortcuts might not work for all languages or keyboards. To open a list of keyboard shortcuts in Google Docs, press Ctrl + / (Windows, Chrome OS) or ⌘ + / (Mac).
Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254574771
CMD key commands not working - Apple Community
January 21, 2023 - Just to add to what I said before, cmd+z and cmd+f works for me with Google Docs in Safari, Firefox, Brave and Chrome.