Comparing, Selecting, and Copying Formatted Text

Word 2003 offers powerful new techniques for comparing the formatting of two blocks of copy, selecting all the text formatted in a specific manner, and copying formatting from one block of text to another. In the next sections, we'll cover these techniques.

Comparing the Formatting of One Text Selection to Another

Occasionally, you may want to compare the formatting of one text selection to another, to identify an inconsistency or a problem. You can use the Reveal Formatting task pane to do so, like this:

  1. Select Format, Reveal Formatting to display the Reveal Formatting task pane.

  2. Select the first ...

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