Copy Formatting
Windows
Ctrl+Shift+C
Copies formatting from the selection (Format Painter).
Tip: Paste the formatting with Ctrl + Shift + V.
Word Copy Formatting Shortcut for Windows, Mac & Web
Copies formatting from the selection (Format Painter). Here's the keyboard shortcut for every version of Word, plus other ways to do it.
Quick Answer
- Windows
- Ctrl+Shift+C
- Mac
- Cmd+Shift+C
- Web
- Not confirmed yet
How to copy formatting in Word with the keyboard
- Open Word and go to where you want to copy formatting.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + C on Windows or Cmd + Shift + C on Mac.
Tip: Paste the formatting with Ctrl + Shift + V.
Word Copy Formatting Shortcut for Windows
Press Ctrl + Shift + C.
Word Copy Formatting Shortcut for Mac
Press Cmd + Shift + C.
Word Copy Formatting Shortcut for Word Web
We haven't confirmed a Word Web shortcut for this yet.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Word copy formatting shortcut?
On Windows, press Ctrl + Shift + C. On a Mac, press Cmd + Shift + C.
Is there a Mac shortcut to copy formatting in Word?
Yes: Cmd + Shift + C.
Does it work in Word for the web?
We haven't confirmed a web version shortcut for this yet.
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