Retain formatting when I copy and paste in PowerPoint

[EEOchsner]

This never used to happen...

I used to be able to copy and paste, and it did't change any formatting.

I have two text boxes, both formatted to Arial 14, I happen to want to copy
the text from Box A into Box B. So I click in box A, control-A(to select all)
and then hit control-c. I then click in Box B, control-A (to select all), and
then hit control-p.

The newly pasted text is now at Arial 20. I have to hit paste-special, and
select formatted text... any ideas how to avoid this extra step?

Much obliged.

 

[Sonia]

When you paste the object, an icon is displayed. Click on it and it gives you
choices. One of the choices is "Keep source formatting".
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Sonia Coleman
Microsoft PowerPoint MVP Team
Autorun Software, Templates and Tutorials
http://www.soniacoleman.com

 

[EEOchsner]

I am doing this all via keyboard shortcuts, and I see no icon displayed.

I just found under tools: options: Edit: cut and paste.
I turned on the show paste options.
I tried it again, and now it worked!

Will this remain now my default option?
*whew* I've been do distraught for the last 2-3 months with this problem!

 

[Sonia]

It will remain set until you forget why you set it that way and uncheck it
again. <G> I'm pretty sure that it is the default when you install PowerPoint.