Applying a single-instance format
A single-instance format is a format that is applied to a single piece of content, rather than one that is (or can be) applied repeatedly to many pieces of content through the use of a style. Examples of single-instance formats include:
- making a word or a phrase bold
- setting the alignment of a paragraph to “center”
- changing a list item to use a square bullet and italic text
To apply a single-instance format
- Select the content you want to format. You can select a block element (such as a paragraph or a table cell), several block elements, or part of a block element (such as a letter, a word, or a sentence).
- Right-click it , click any of Font Properties, Paragraph Properties, or List Properties, depending on the type of formatting you want to apply.
If you want to apply the same formats to many pieces of content, it is better to define a style. You can then apply the style to any similar piece of content by selecting the style from a menu, or the style can be applied automatically to every instance of the same element.
Related topics
Setting character-related properties
Setting paragraph alignment, indentation, and line height
Setting margins, padding, and borders
Setting background colors and images