How do I paste text from a Microsoft Word document to a text box?
Note: In the most recent version of the Rich Text Editor, Word-specific tags are removed automatically when copied text is pasted into the editor.
Copy the text from Word.
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Copy the text in your MS Word document to your computer's clipboard (CTRL-C for PC or COMMAND-C for MAC).
In the Rich Text Editor, paste the text.
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Place your cursor where you wish to paste the text. You must paste your text using the keyboard shortcuts (CTRL-V for PC or COMMAND-V for MAC).
View Word content in the editor.
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The pasted content will now appear in the Rich Text Editor and you may edit it there to display the desired formatting.