How Do I Turn Off Format Painter?

To turn off the Format Painter feature, you simply click on the "Format Painter" button again.

Understanding Format Painter

Format Painter is a useful tool found in many applications, including Microsoft Word, that allows you to quickly copy the formatting from one piece of text (or object) and apply it to another.

What is the Format Painter Button?

The Format Painter button typically has a paintbrush icon. When you click this button after selecting text with the desired formatting, your cursor changes to a paintbrush. This paintbrush cursor is then used to apply the copied formatting to other sections of your document.

Steps to Turn Off Format Painter

Based on the reference provided and common usage:

1. Identify the Format Painter button: Look for the button with the paintbrush icon, usually found in the Clipboard group on the Home tab of the ribbon (in applications like Word).
2. Click the button again: After you have used the paintbrush cursor to apply formatting and are finished, click the Format Painter button one more time.

Clicking the button a second time deactivates the feature, and your cursor will return to its normal state (like the standard insertion point or arrow).

Tips for Using Format Painter

• Single Use: Click the Format Painter button once to apply the formatting to one selection of text. It will then turn off automatically.
• Multiple Uses: Double-click the Format Painter button to lock it on. This allows you to apply the formatting to multiple selections without having to re-click the button each time. To turn it off after multiple uses, you must click the button again or press the Esc key.

Using these steps, you can easily manage the Format Painter feature in your documents.