Select the object whose formatting you want to copy and press Ctrl+Shift+C.
If you want to format an object to look just like another object without reapplying all of the formatting by hand, use the formatting clipboard. Duplicate an objectĪdding a bunch of identical objects? Just select your object and press Ctrl+D to duplicate it. This is handy if you want to resize a circle without accidentally turning it into an oval.
Press and hold the Shift key while resizing shapes and other objects to keep their proportions consistent. Press and hold the Shift key while inserting lines to make sure they are perfectly horizontal, vertical or at a 45-degree angle.
Get PowerPoint Draw horizontal or vertical lines