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If you are using the format painter found in many Microsoft products you can make it stay on if you double-click the button, otherwise, it will turn itself off after you click and release. To turn it off, simply click the button again or hit [ESC].

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What is a quick way to copy formatting from a selrcted cell to two other cells on the same worksheet?

A quick way to copy formatting from a selected cell to two other cells on the same worksheet in Excel is to use the Format Painter tool. First, select the cell with the desired formatting, then click the Format Painter icon in the toolbar. Next, click on the two cells you want to apply the formatting to, and the formatting will be copied to them. Alternatively, you can double-click the Format Painter to apply the formatting to multiple cells consecutively.


What does formatting only in Excel mean?

It is possible to copy just the formatting of one cell on to others. Normally when you copy you copy the formula, but sometimes you may just want to use the formatting from one cell. So you can take the "formatting only" and apply it to the other cells. This will change the format of the cells, but not what is actually in them.


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Button that allows you to copy values with or without formatting?

It is the Auto Fill Options button that lets you copy values with or without formatting. Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet application.


Does the format painter button copies both the cell's content and formatting?

No. It only copies the formatting. It does not copy content.


Is it true that formatting marks do not print on a hard copy?

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What is the name of the button in excel that allows you to copy values with or without formatting?

Paste Special allows copying with or without formatting


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.


In order to use the Format Painter to replicate formatting over multiple non-adjacent cells what additional step do you need to take?

To use the Format Painter to replicate formatting over multiple non-adjacent cells, first click the Format Painter icon once to copy the formatting from the selected cell. Then, instead of clicking it again, double-click the Format Painter icon. This allows you to apply the copied formatting to multiple non-adjacent cells by clicking on each one individually before turning off the Format Painter by pressing the Esc key or clicking the icon again.


What does the format painter button do in open office?

The Format Painter button in OpenOffice allows users to quickly copy formatting from one part of a document and apply it to another. By selecting the text with the desired formatting and clicking the Format Painter, users can then click on the target text to transfer the formatting styles, such as font, color, and paragraph alignment. This tool enhances efficiency by eliminating the need to manually adjust formatting for multiple sections of text.