Press <Ctrl> + <Shift> + C to Copy Formatting to the Clipboard

Format Painter

The Format painter applies formatting from one selection to one or more additional selections. The Format painter is accessed through the Formatting toolbar or by using the format Copy and Paste keyboard shortcuts. The format copy and paste shortcuts are a variation on copying and pasting text. Press + + C to copy formatting to the Clipboard. Press + + V to copy formatting to selected text.

The Format painter does not apply case (i.e. upper case vs. lower case) options. It does apply all formatting options available in the Font dialog box and all options that appear on the default Formatting toolbar.

How to use Format Painter

For one selection: 1. Select the text containing the formatting to be applied.

2. Click on the Format Painter button.  The mouse pointer appears as an I-beam with a paintbrush. 3. Select the text to which you want to apply the formatting.

For Multiple Selections 1. . Select the text containing the formatting you want to apply.

2. Double-click on the Format Painter button. 3. Select the text to which you want to apply the formatting. 4. Continue selecting text, as necessary.  The mouse pointer appears as an I-beam with a paintbrush until you turn the Format Painter off.

5. Click on the Format Painter button to turn it off.