Format Painter just won't work

[JR]

When ever I highlight a text box that has the format I want to use somewhere
else in the presnetation and click on Format Painter and then click on the
text I want to change ... NOTHING Happens.

This is in PP 2007 and VISTA.

Why?

Could follow that methodology in all previous PP versions.

Thanks!

 

[Mark]

When ever I highlight a text box that has the format I want to use somewhere
else in the presnetation and click on Format Painter and then click on the
text I want to change ... NOTHING Happens.

This is in PP 2007 and VISTA.

Why?

Could follow that methodology in all previous PP versions.

Thanks!

Are you dragging to select the text you want to format? If you have an
object selected, the painter works by clicking on another object. If
you have text selected, you have to select the text that you want to
apply the format to as well (not clicking on the text frame).

 

[PianoMan]

Try using the Hot keys for Format Painter.
Highlight the formatting you like and press Ctrl+Shift+C
No highlight the section you want to change and press Ctrl+Shift+V
Let me know if this works!