I want to set up a Table Style in Autoformat with the first column having a
different paragraph format than the others (Ariel, bold, 11pt, right
aligned).

I do Autoformat Modify Apply formatting to: Left column. OK. Then I
checkmark Apply special formats to: First column. and click Apply. I get the
text bold and right-aligned, but the font type doesn't change. I don't get
what's going on.