answersLogoWhite

0

How do you use Format Painter?

Updated: 12/9/2022
User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago

Best Answer

You use Format Painter by first adding your options to the open cell. Then, double click that cell to make it primary. This allows you to copy formats into non-formatted cells.

User Avatar

Wiki User

9y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: How do you use Format Painter?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What function is used to copy a paragraph format to another paragraph?

You can use the Format Painter. Click anywhere in the paragraph. Then click the Format Painter. The select the paragraph you want to paste formatting onto and it will do it.


Which Office tool allows you to copy formatting from one area of your document to others?

The Format Painter. You can also use Paste Special and choose just to paste the formatting.


Does the format painter command copies text but not the format of the text?

Yes, the Format Painter copies the format of the text (e.g. font style, size, bold, etc.) but not the actual text. To use the Format Painter, highlight the formatted text that you want to mock. Then click the Format Painter icon and highlight the text that you want to format like the previous text.


How do you copy formatting of a cell in Excel?

ctrl-1 will copy the format of the selected cell then you will have to select the cell in which you want to change. On the menu bar there is a icon that looks like a paint brush. You can select this icon to copy a cells format as well but you will have to still select the cell in which you want the change to happen.


In Excel what do you do if you want to use the Format Painter more than once?

Double click on the Format Painter icon and it will stay on until you click on it again to turn it off.


Which feature allows you to copy multiple format settings at once?

Format PainterFormat painter


Which one of the following copies multiple formats from selected cells to the other cells?

You would use the format painter to copy formatting from one cell to another cell or cells. You can also use copy and then use Paste Special to copy just the formatting.Use the copy command and then paste format.


What is a feature that applies the formats associated with a selection to another selection?

The Format Painter.


The best tool to use to copy bold and Times New Roman 12pt is it format painter button?

Yes. The Format Painter can take the formatting from one thing and paste it onto another.


How do you ensure that the format painter remain active until you turn it off?

Double Click the format painter


How do you ensure that the Format Painter remains active until you turn it off?

Double Click the format painter


How do you ensure that format painter remains active until you turn it off?

Double Click the format painter