Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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gistme
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Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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I'm usually very good at learning new software. I'm new to PlanMaker 2018 (966.7004), but no matter what I try I cannot get the Format Painter button or the Menu Format Transfer to work. I click on the cell I want to "copy" the format of (font, italics, bold, etc)-I get the paintbrush mouse and then select the cell I want to look like the first cell and click on it - then I either click back on the button or escape key. (I have tried cells both ways too)

I have been doing this same function in Numbers, Excel and LibreOffice for years; both in Mac and Windows environments. I've never had trouble figuring it out. It's pretty straightforward...usually! LOL!

Maybe I'm missing something ...Or, maybe it's broken.??? :o
Anyone know the fix??
Help Please and thanks! [-o<

btw, it does work in TextMaker.
gistme
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Re: Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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I did some troubleshooting and I solved the issue.

I have a clipboard manager app and it was in conflict with SoftMaker Office, even though I have never had any issues with it. I found a workaround. So I wanted to post here, if you have some kind of copy and/or paste issue. Disable your Clipboard Manager app and test everything.
miguel-c
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Re: Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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That's good to know. Thanks
gistme
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Re: Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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Is there a way to mark post as Solved?
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Re: Format Painter/Transfer DOES NOT WORK

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Yes, just rename the 1st post subject and append (SOLVED) to it :)
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