Add and format text
Applies To
Word for Microsoft 365 Word 2024 Word 2021 Word 2019 Word 2016 Word 2013To add text, place the cursor where you want and start typing.
Format text
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Select the text you want to format.
To select a single word, double-click it. To select a line of text, click to the left of it.
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Select an option to change the font, font size, font color, or make the text bold, italic, or underline.
Copy formatting
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Select the text with the formatting you want to copy.
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Click Format Painter , and then select the text you want to copy the formatting to.
Tip: Double-click Format Painter if you want to copy the formatting in more than one place.
See Also
Create a bulleted or numbered list