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Copying and pasting styles

You can copy styled text and apply the style to selected text. Only the style of the selected text will change; the selected word or phrase remains the same.

  1. Select the text whose style you want to copy.
  2. Choose Format > Font > Copy Style.
  3. Select the text you want to restyle.
  4. Choose Format > Font > Paste Style.

You can also copy and paste styled text in a document and make sure it matches the style of text nearby. Select and copy the text, then choose Edit > "Paste and Match Style." The pasted text loses its original style and takes on the style of surrounding text.

To copy and paste styled text as is, use the Paste command.

See also

formatting text