Copy and Paste (AI, Word, etc.)

Copying and pasting content into Drupal from external sources (AI, web pages, Word documents, etc.) often introduces hidden formatting and code. This can affect how your page displays and functions and can introduce hidden accessibility issues.

Best practices

  • Whenever possible, type directly in Drupal or
  • Paste content as plain text to prevent formatting issues
    • Windows: Ctrl + Shift + V
    • Mac: Cmd + Shift + V
    • Or paste content into a plain text editor (e.g., Notepad or TextEdit), then copy and paste it into Drupal

Why is this important?

  • Random code can interfere with site design and override standard styles
  • Hidden markup may introduce accessibility issues not visible in the editor
  • Extra code can interfere with responsive behavior across devices
  • Cleaning up pasted code can take significant time and effort

Important note

It will not be obvious that extra code was added! Please remain attentive to this process as you edit your site.

Getting help

Your learning designer is your partner in building effective and engaging online courses. Whether it’s navigating Drupal or refining your content, we’re here to assist. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions.