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How to Fix Word Pasting Hebrew Text with the Wrong Font

Steve K Oct 12, 2026 868 views

Question details

The user is trying to paste Hebrew text from Logos Bible Software into Microsoft Word, but the text appears in the wrong font (such as Arial) instead of matching the document's normal style font.

How to Fix Word Pasting Hebrew Text Using the Wrong Font

Product: Microsoft Word
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Copying Hebrew scripture or text from Logos Bible Software and pasting it into a Microsoft Word document.
Observed behavior: The pasted text retains unwanted source formatting, defaulting to unexpected fonts like Arial instead of adapting to the destination's default Times New Roman font.

Before you start

Ensure that your target Word document has the default 'Complex scripts' font correctly set to your preferred typeface, such as Times New Roman, before pasting external Hebrew text.

Solution 1Recommended

Use the 'Keep Text Only' Paste Option

Strip the original font settings from the copied text by pasting it as unformatted plain text, allowing it to adopt your Word document's current style.

When copying text from Logos Bible Software, the clipboard often retains hidden formatting data, including specific font families and sizes. By pasting as plain text, you force the text to drop this external formatting.

Copy the source text

Highlight the desired Hebrew text in Logos Bible Software and press Ctrl + C on your keyboard to copy it to your clipboard.

Paste as unformatted text

Open your Microsoft Word document, right-click the location where you want to insert the text, and select the 'Keep Text Only' icon (a clipboard with an 'A') under Paste Options.

Apply your preferred font manually

Select the newly pasted text and use the Font dropdown in the Home tab to manually apply Times New Roman and your desired font size.

Direct Export Limitations: If you are using the Logos built-in 'Copy and paste' target button that sends text directly to Word, it bypasses clipboard paste options. Use standard copy (Ctrl + C) instead to retain control over how the text is pasted.

Solution 2

Change Word's Default Paste Settings for External Programs

Configure Microsoft Word to automatically strip formatting anytime you paste text from another application.

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1. Copy your text: Copy the Hebrew text from your source software using standard copy commands.
2. Use Paste Special in WPS: Open WPS Writer, click the dropdown arrow under 'Paste' in the Home tab, and choose 'Keep Text Only'.
3. Format instantly: Highlight the pasted text and apply your desired font and size from the Home ribbon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does Word change my font when I paste from another app?

Word's default behavior is to keep the source formatting. If the source text (like from a website or Logos) contains specific font metadata, Word will attempt to preserve it unless you explicitly choose to paste it as plain text.

How do I change the default font for Hebrew text in Word?

Open the Font dialog box by pressing Ctrl + D. Under the 'Complex scripts' section, select your preferred font (e.g., Times New Roman) and size, then click 'Set As Default' at the bottom of the window.

Is there a keyboard shortcut to paste unformatted text?

Yes, in many modern applications, including the latest versions of Microsoft Word and WPS Office, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Shift + V to paste text without its original formatting.

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