Use Format Painter with 2 how-to topics, including copying formatting once and applying formatting continuously after a double-click; choose a topic from the index and follow the entry path and steps.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Copy formatting with Format Painter | WPS Premium required |
| 2 | 2. Apply formatting continuously with a double-click | WPS Premium required |
How-to Guide
1. Copy formatting with Format Painter
Entry path: Text Edit tab → Format Painter button
- Open the PDF file that you want to edit and enter text edit mode.
- Select the text that already has the formatting you want.
- Click the Format Painter button on the toolbar.
- When the cursor changes to a brush shape, drag over the text that should receive the formatting.
- Release the mouse button to apply the copied formatting.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The cursor changes to a brush shape after Format Painter is enabled.
- Next action available: The target text shows the same formatting as the source text.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: If you do not select source text first, Format Painter may not work as expected.
- Permissions or membership: PDF text editing and this feature require membership.
- Environment limits: If the PDF contains scanned text that is not directly editable, run OCR first and then try again.
2. Apply formatting continuously with a double-click
Entry path: Text Edit tab → double-click the Format Painter button
- Open the PDF file and enter text edit mode.
- Select the text that already has the formatting you want.
- Double-click the Format Painter button to keep it active.
- Select each target text area in turn to apply the same formatting repeatedly.
- Press Esc, or click the Format Painter button again, to exit continuous mode.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: Format Painter stays active until you exit it manually.
- Next action available: You can apply the same text formatting to multiple locations.
Tips While Using
- Common mistake: A single click usually applies formatting only once.
- Permissions or membership: This task requires membership for PDF text editing.
- Environment limits: The target content must be editable text, not image-based text.