Do you want to format an object or text with the same formatting as the previous one but want to save time than formatting the new object? You can use Format Painter in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Here’s how it works: select the text that’s already formatted the way you want, then click the "Format Painter" icon (the ...

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