Trying to copy styles from one document to another

[txjen36]

Hello yet again.

I know there was a feature in Word 2003 that would enable a user to copy styles from one document to another. I cannot for the life of me find that function in 2007. Anyone know?

TFR,
Jen

[soybean]

If you type copy styles to another document in the Help box in Word 2003, you'll find a procedure for doing this in Word 2003.  I suggest you try the same search in Word 2007.

[stevejohnson1958]

Hi, Jen...

If you're trying to copy styles between two documents, you may want to read the below KB article from Microsoft.  I'm not sure if it pertains to your particular problem, though.

Microsoft has deemed this to be a known bug in the Office Word 2007 program.

Here's the link:  http://support.microsoft.com/kb/924683/en-us

The problem is that if you copy text and/or tables from one document to another...the styles are not being transferred.

Their answer to the bug...format the new document.  Wouldn't you know it?

Anyway...visit Office Update frequently to see if your software is missing any updates which may be applied to your software which may, in fact, fix the problem.

I wouldn't hold your breath, though.  No telling when and if it'll be fixed.

[txjen36]

while soybean was utterly no help, saviour was a tremendous help! Thank you, saviour! (good name, by the way)

I had a suspicision it was a bug on Microsoft's side but now I know for sure. I have indeed had to format each new document since there's no way to copy formatting anymore. Still bugs me as to why they would take away such a great function when updating Word. Oh well....

[stevejohnson1958]

Glad I could help...

Just keep an eye posted for any updates at Office Update. okay?

[soybean]

I'll gladly return your money under my Money-back guarantee.  Let's see, you paid how much ...

[stevejohnson1958]

I think it was a buck 2.98...