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Preserving proper spacing around copied text

When you paste or delete words, TextEdit can insert or delete spaces around them to ensure the correct amount of spacing remains. This feature is called “smart copy/paste.”

To use smart copy/paste:

  • Choose Edit > Substitutions, and then select Smart Copy/Paste from the submenu.

  • To automatically use smart copy/paste in all new documents, choose TextEdit > Preferences, click New Document, and then select “Smart copy/paste” below Options.

To paste or cut exactly what’s selected:

Choose Edit > Substitutions and deselect Smart Copy/Paste in the submenu.

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