What does 'format painting' do?

Format painting is a feature in spreadsheet applications that allows users to quickly and efficiently copy the formatting from one cell and apply it to another cell or range of cells. This process enables you to replicate font styles, colors, borders, and other formatting attributes without manually adjusting each setting in the destination cell.

This functionality is particularly useful for maintaining consistency in the appearance of the spreadsheet, especially when working with large datasets where applying formatting individually would be time-consuming. By using format painting, you can enhance the visual appeal of your data and improve readability across your worksheet.

The other options address different functionalities, such as applying a theme to the entire worksheet, removing formatting, or highlighting cells based on criteria, but they do not represent the specific purpose of format painting.