In Numbers is there something similar to Excel Format Painter?

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In Numbers is there something similar to Excel Format Painter?

I've not found anything like EXCELS format painter, where you can copy the format of a file (column width, colors, underlines, etc) and apply to a new file. Any help?

Mac OS X (10.4.5)

Posted on Jun 15, 2008 5:10 AM

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Answer 1

KOENIG Yvan

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Dec 23, 2010 5:55 AM in response to Merged Content 1

Isn't it what is named Templates in Numbers ?

Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE dimanche 15 juin 2008 15:32:07)

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WWJD

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Dec 23, 2010 5:55 AM in response to Merged Content 1

You can customize your tool bar and add Copy Style & Paste Style. (View menu)

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jaxjason

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Dec 23, 2010 5:55 AM in response to Merged Content 1

under the format menu is a Copy Formats and Paste formats Commands. Along with keyboard shortcuts to do both.

it copies true formatting properties for that cell, NOT the column or Row, meaning I do not believe that it modifies the column width. I use the inspector to do this.

Different program, different tools and locations. Once i learned them, I am far more efficient in numbers than I am in XL now. (And I have been using excel for 20+ years.)

Have fun,
Jason

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