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Copying attributes between objects

Use the Format Painter tool to apply an object’s attributes to other objects:

•	in other layouts in the same file

•	on layouts in different files

To apply an object’s attributes to other objects:

1.	In Layout mode, select the object with the attributes you want to apply.

For more information, see Selecting objects.

2.	Click the Format Painter tool in the status toolbar, or choose Format menu > Format Painter.

Tip  If you want to apply attributes to several objects that are not close enough to select by dragging, lock the Format Painter tool by double-clicking it.

3.	Do one of the following:

•	To apply the attributes to a single object, select the object you want to change.

•	To apply the attributes to multiple objects, drag to select all the objects to which you want to apply the attributes.

Note  To turn off or unlock the Format Painter tool, press Esc.