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Microsoft confirmed that it's testing the ability to paste text only (plain format) to OneNote for Windows and Mac. [...]
Analysis Summary
# Main Topic
Microsoft is testing and rolling out the "Paste as text only" (plain format) functionality for OneNote across Windows and Mac platforms. This feature addresses the current behavior where pasting content retains formatting (colors, fonts, styling) from the source application.
## Key Points
- The new feature allows users to strip formatting from copied text before pasting it into OneNote.
- Implementation requires OneNote for Windows version 2508 (Build 19101.10000) or later, and OneNote for Mac Build 16.100 (25080335) or later.
- The feature is accessible via the right-click context menu or the Home tab under Paste Options.
## Threat Actors
- No specific threat actors, groups, or campaigns were mentioned in relation to this feature development.
## TTPs
- This summary pertains to a legitimate application feature rollout, not a threat or attack technique. Therefore, no TTPs are applicable.
## Affected Systems
- **Platforms Affected:** OneNote for the Windows operating system.
- **Platforms Affected:** OneNote for the Mac operating system.
- **Affected Versions:** OneNote for Windows version 2508 (Build 19101.10000) and newer.
- **Affected Versions:** OneNote for Mac Build 16.100 (25080335) and newer.
## Mitigations
- **Actionable Workaround (Pre-Feature):** Users can manually select "Keep Text Only" from the Paste Options menu or use the keyboard shortcut:
- Windows: `Ctrl + Shift + V`
- Mac: `Command + Shift + V`
- **Mitigation for Future Use:** Ensure OneNote clients are updated to the specified build numbers or later to natively support the plain text paste option.
## Conclusion
The introduction of the "Paste as text only" feature in OneNote enhances usability by giving users control over copied content formatting. The key takeaway for users requiring plain text input is to update OneNote to the specified minimum builds to utilize the native shortcut (`Ctrl+Shift+V`/`Command+Shift+V`) for this function. No associated cybersecurity threats were reported in the context of this news item.