Using the Format Painter in Excel
The Format Painter is one of Excel's hidden gems.
It's perfect for maintaining a consistent look throughout your spreadsheet without manually formatting each cell.
We'll show you how to use the Format Painter effectively, making your workflow smoother and your spreadsheets more polished.
Key Points
- Select the cell with the desired formatting and click the Format Painter button;
- Double-click the Format Painter button to lock it for multiple cells;
- Press
Esc
to deactivate the Format Painter.
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Using the Format Painter in Excel
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The Format Painter is one of Excel's hidden gems.
It's perfect for maintaining a consistent look throughout your spreadsheet without manually formatting each cell.
We'll show you how to use the Format Painter effectively, making your workflow smoother and your spreadsheets more polished.
Key Points
- Select the cell with the desired formatting and click the Format Painter button;
- Double-click the Format Painter button to lock it for multiple cells;
- Press
Esc
to deactivate the Format Painter.
Thanks for your feedback!