Heading 2 Formatting Changes When I Use Format Painter

Question

I am building a template in Word 2007. I'd like my numbering of Heading 1 through 4 to all be left aligned. For some reason, every time I use the format painter to pick up the Heading 2 style from an exiting Heading 2 in the template, rather than by using the Quick Style button I created, the formatting changes. When I choose the format painter and select the Heading 2 text that I have formatted like I would like it to be, and then paint over the new text, all my Heading 2's slide to the right as if there was a tab there or something. Please help.

Thank you,

 Jacey

Answer 1

Rather than using the format painter, have you considered using the short cut keys assigned to the styles? The default are <CTL ALT 1> <CTL ALT 2>  < CTL ALT 3> <CTL ALT 4>

I find it much faster and easier than messing around with the format painter.

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Answer 2

In addition, you can and should modify the built-in headings to suit your needs.

Stefan Blom

Microsoft Word MVP

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Rather than using the format painter, have you considered using the short cut keys assigned to the styles? The default are <CTL ALT 1> <CTL ALT 2>  < CTL ALT 3> <CTL ALT 4>

I find it much faster and easier than messing around with the format painter.

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If this proposed solution has resolved your issue(s), please mark it as Propose as Answer  to let others know the solution that worked for you

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/outlook-help/learn-where-menu-and-toolbar-commands-are-in-office-2010-HA101794130.aspx - Silverlight applets Mapping 2003 menu to 2010 ribbon for all Office apps.

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training/HA102295841033.aspx -Flash Applets mapping Office 2003 menus to 2007 ribbon.

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Stefan Blom, Microsoft Word MVP