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XL2000: Redo Toolbar Button Does Not Repeat Formatting


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Symptoms

In Microsoft Excel, you cannot use the Redo command on the Standard toolbar to repeat the last formatting change that you made in a cell on a worksheet.

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Cause

The Redo command on the toolbar becomes available only after you use the Undo command.

This behavior is different from the Repeat command on the Standard toolbar in versions of Microsoft Excel earlier than Excel 97.

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Workaround

To repeat formatting that you applied to a cell, use either of the following methods:
  • On the Edit menu, click Repeat Format Cells.

    -or-
  • Press CTRL+Y.

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References

For more information about repeating actions, click Microsoft Excel Help on the Help menu, type repeat the last action in the Office Assistant or the Answer Wizard, and then click Search to view the topic.

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Keywords: KB211906, kbui, kbprb

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Article Info
Article ID : 211906
Revision : 4
Created on : 9/27/2003
Published on : 9/27/2003
Exists online : False
Views : 236