Copy formatting in Google Sheets
Use Paint format to copy the formatting from A2 to B2 without changing either value.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsUse Paint format to copy the formatting from A2 to B2 without changing either value.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Copy formattingUse Paint format to copy the formatting from A2 to B2 without changing either value.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.
Expected result
B2 matches A2's bold text and yellow fill.
Common mistake
Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.
Troubleshooting
Re-select A2 and repeat the final action. B2 matches A2's bold text and yellow fill.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Source | Destination |
| Formatted | Plain |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Copy formatting. Use Paint format to copy the formatting from A2 to B2 without changing either value.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- B2 matches A2's bold text and yellow fill.