The handout editor has many issues. I use an external editor then copy/paste into the handout. Even for simply stuff I use Notepad++ and paste in the plain text, then Bold , Italicize, or apply header fonts as needed. Also, I "grew up" in the days where online connections weren't very reliable ( 14.4Kbps modem and a phone line) and still have the habit of doing most of my composing and formatting off-line.