[DeanH]

Have you tried Open and Repair this particular document?
I have not come across this symptom being from a possibly corrupt file, but
this could be a worth while first step.
Best of luck
DeanH

"CODan" wrote:

When I double click the format painter, it works for ONE application and then
shuts off. I can't paint multiple items.

Note: this is only for one particular document. any other doc it works fine
in.

so apparently I've done something to that doc. I've been working extensively
with styles so perhaps that is related.

Thanks