How can I retain the styling and spacing (such as bold lettering) when pasting text from a Word document into Webflow?

When pasting text from Microsoft Word into Webflow, the formatting (such as bold text, spacing, and lists) may be lost due to Webflow stripping certain styles. Follow these steps to retain as much formatting as possible:

1. Paste as Plain Text and Reapply Styling

• Paste the text first into a Webflow Text Block or Rich Text Element using Ctrl + Shift + V (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + V (Mac).
• Manually reapply bold, italics, and lists using Webflow's built-in text editor.

2. Use a Rich Text Element for Better Formatting

• If your content includes bold, italics, and lists, place it inside a Rich Text Element instead of a standard text block.
• This allows for more consistent formatting when editing styles within Webflow.

3. Convert to HTML Before Pasting

• Copy the formatted text from Word and convert it to clean HTML using an online tool (search for "Word to HTML converter").
• Paste the cleaned HTML into a Webflow Embed Block if necessary.

4. Paste into Google Docs First

• Sometimes, pasting into Google Docs before copying into Webflow helps preserve text formatting better.
• Copy and paste from Google Docs into a Rich Text Element instead of directly from Word.

5. Use Webflow's Built-in Formatting Tools

• After pasting, use Webflow’s Rich Text Editor toolbar to manually format headings, bold text, lists, and spacing.
• Apply classes/styles for consistent text appearance.

Summary

To retain formatting when pasting from Word into Webflow, use a Rich Text Element, paste as plain text and reapply styles, or convert to HTML first. You can also use Google Docs as an intermediary for better formatting support. Always review and tweak styling using Webflow’s built-in tools.