Copying and pasting text from Microsoft Word into your portfolio

Published on: Author: Nancy O'Laughlin
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When copying text from Microsoft Word into a Sakai e-portfolio form, you might notice a block of what looks like code onscreen when you go to save your work. This is because extra code may be copied along with your formatted text.

Garble code paste from word

 

To eliminate this from happening, you have to use the correct Paste option in the editor. This is browser-dependent.

 

Editor Paste icons

 

 Firefox

Use the Paste as plain text button and copy/paste the text from MS Word into the pop-up window. Reapply formatting as needed.

Do not use the Paste from Word button because formatting codes will become visible and cause problems when you go to save or publish.

Internet Explorer

Click the Paste from Word button and use CTRL-V to paste text from the .doc or .docx files (MS Word 2003 or 2007) into the pop-up window. There may be minor formatting issues.

 

 

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Nancy O'Laughlin

Nancy O'Laughlin is LMS Support Manager in the IT Academic Technology Services organization at the University of Delaware. She has an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction specializing in Educational Technology. Nancy works with faculty to promote effective uses of technology in education. She has a strong interest in guiding faculty in their use of instructional design strategies in their courses. Some areas of interest include: hybrid or blended learning, distance learning, e-portfolios, clickers and learning analytics.