What does the 'Format Painter' tool do?

The Format Painter tool in Microsoft Word is used to quickly copy the formatting of one section of text and apply it to another. This includes font style, size, color, boldness, italics, underlining, alignment, line spacing, and more — all with just a couple of clicks.

To use the Format Painter, simply select the text that has the desired formatting, click on the Format Painter icon (usually found in the Clipboard group under the Home tab), and then highlight the text you want to apply the formatting to. If you double-click the Format Painter, you can apply the same formatting to multiple areas.

This tool is extremely helpful for creating professional-looking documents, ensuring visual consistency, and saving time. It eliminates the need to manually adjust every formatting setting for different parts of your documents.