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Format painter not working?
My format painter never seems to work as it is supposed to.
For example. I edited an objects state (changed the colors, location, ect.) but when I chose format painter and painted on a new object...
Hi Jeni!
I'm happy to help! The Format Painter carries over the text formatting, fill, outline, shadow, and other effects.
Here's how to use the Format Painter:
- Select the object whose formatting you want to copy.
- Go to the Home tab on the ribbon and click Format Painter. Your cursor will change into an arrow with a paintbrush to let you know that the format painter is active.
- Click another item where you want to use the same formatting. The formatting is duplicated on the new object, and the format painter automatically turns itself off.
Tip: When you double-click the Format Painter button, it'll remain active until you turn it off. This lets you apply the same formatting to multiple objects. To turn the format painter off, just click it again or press the Esc key on your keyboard.
Please let me know if you have additional questions!
Can you tell me what's included in "and other effects"? Because mine never fully copies over what it is supposed to.
Many times it will copy over a state, but not the visual formatting, or vice versa.
