TextClipboard

If you frequently copy text from multiple sources, removing the various formatting elements it comes with can be quite tiresome. Even if you have a hotkey set up for this task, it can still mess with your workflow when copying multiple passages of text.

TextClipboard is a very simple but very useful program that removes the formatting from any text you copy to the clipboard automatically. It runs in the background and does not need to be installed before use, making it a great choice for those who prefer portable software.

The application is designed to only run in the background, as it is not even displayed in the system tray. In order to run it, simply run the executable file in the downloadable archive. To shut it down, either run the uninstall batch file or end the process from Task Manager.

The install.cmd batch file only needs to be run if you want to add the program to the startup list, which can be reverted by launching the uninstall.cmd file.

While this application is running, any text you copy to the clipboard will have its formatting elements removed, leaving only plain text behind. If you commonly work with formatted text and need to clear its formatting before pasting it, this tool can certainly get the job done.

Nevertheless, it might have helped if TextClipboard were at least displayed in the system tray and could be launched or shut down from a simple tray menu.

One of the advantages of using this application is that it does not need to be installed before use, making deployment simple without leaving anything behind.

Overall, TextClipboard is a good choice for users who need a quick way to remove formatting from text, but it may be a bit too simple for some users’ taste.