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    Hello.

     

    For my items, I write and format the descriptions in Word (on my Mac Book Pro), then copy/paste it into the site when I list the item.  The problem is the system completely undoes all the work I did by reformatting the entire thing into a solid block paragraph, whereupon I have to fix everything, resulting in double work. 

     

    I want to be able to write and format my descriptions outside of ebay, then simply copy/paste that content into the listing tool, inside ebay.com, and not have to fix everything, every time.  Can someone please tell me how to do it?

     

    I am using a Mac Book Pro.  I have been using Word, but I also have Keynote, and the Notes app.

     

    I'd appreciate some help, if possible.  Thank you.

    moses_john
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    disneyshopper

    disneyshopper

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    Stop using Word, as it adds HTML formatting.  Use a program that is all text with no formatting.  I am guessing that is what Keynote and Notes does.  Try both and see how it works.  I use Windows, and Notepad is the program that does not include any HTML formatting.

                                           
    moses_john

    moses_john

    OP2 years ago
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    Thanks.  I already figured something out along those lines.

     

    Happy New Year.

                                           
                                                                                     
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