# How to Get Rid of ChatGPT Grey Box

> To get rid of the grey box in ChatGPT, first request the text you want. Next, highlight the text and copy it using Ctrl + C or the right-click menu. Finally, place your cursor where you want the text and press Ctrl + Shift + V or choose Paste without formatting.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-get-rid-of-chatgpt-grey-box/
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3f02ab56e05a00fe6dff/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to ChatGPT and request the text you want to copy.
2. Highlight the text.
3. Press Ctrl + C . You can also right-click on it and select Copy .
4. Place the cursor where you want to paste, then press Ctrl + Shift + V or right-click and choose "Paste without formatting."