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.

Excel's Format Painter button is seductive. It promises speed and efficiency, and for a quick fix on a handful of cells, it delivers. But once your workbook grows, the tool becomes frustrating, ...

You copy something, paste it into Word, and suddenly it’s a formatting disaster. You aren't alone. I learned these paste tricks the hard way—so you don’t have to. Paste Special should be your go-to ...