Keep destination formatting when pasting?

[Doug]

How can I set the destination workbook to retain format settings when I paste
new data into the sheet? For example, I am trying to copy from an xlsm file
and paste it into another xlsm file. The file I am copying from is all in
general format and the one I am pasting to has text to column modifications
and other formatting that is forgotten when I paste the new data. This is a
real headache and it would be great if someone knows how?
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[Gary''s Student]

Selection.PasteSpecial Paste:=xlPasteFormulas

will paste values and formulas, but not formats.

 

[Doug]

Thank you! It worked great. I just needed to reformat the text to column to
change a date format.