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After mastering styles, keep the Style Gallery tidy by editing or removing styles.
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Quick reference
Rename, Modify, and Remove Styles
Use the Styles Manager to keep your new text and heading styles current or get rid of old unused styles.
When to use
Changing your text and heading styles is inevitable as a document develops.
Instructions
View the Style Inspector:
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + S, then click
- Open the Style Inspector and click on any existing text to view the formatting applied.
- When you float the mouse over the Style Inspector window, it will show the extreme details of the format.
Clear the Format from a styled text:
- Select the text to clean up.
- Click the “Clear Formatting” button on the Home Ribbon
- OR, Click the NORMAL Style in the Style Gallery
“Manage” Styles: Rename, Modify, and Remove
Alt + Ctrl + Shift + S, then click
- In the Manage Styles box, find the Style you want to modify and select it
- Click the Modify button
- Type a new name and click ok
- OR Delete the Style and click ok
- The Gallery will show the changes immediately.
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