RTF/HTML Clipboard Formatting Guide (Windows)

7/1/2025

Use plain text for command lines, CMS fields, and forms. Prefer RTF/HTML for Word, Outlook, and rich editors.

Rules of thumb

  • If the target strips formatting, switch the manager to Plain Text.
  • For emails/documents, keep bold/links via RTF or HTML.
  • For signatures, store both a plain and a rich variant.