Copying object properties, transformations, and effects
CorelDRAW lets you copy attributes from one object to another. You can copy object properties such as outline, fill, and text properties. You can copy object transformations such as sizing, rotating, and positioning. You can also copy effects applied to an object.
To copy fill, outline, or text properties from one object to another
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In the toolbox, click the Eyedropper tool  . |
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On the property bar, choose Object attributes from the list box.
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Click the Properties flyout on the property bar, and enable any of the following check boxes:
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Click the edge of the object whose properties you want to copy.
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In the toolbox, click the Paintbucket tool  . |
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Click the edge of the object to which you want to apply the copied properties.
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Options that are enabled in the Transformations and Effects flyouts on the property bar are also applied when you copy properties.
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You can also copy fill or outline properties, or both, by right-clicking an object with the Pick tool  , dragging over another object, and choosing Copy fill here, Copy outline here, or Copy all properties. |
To copy size, position, or rotation from one object to another
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In the toolbox, click the Eyedropper tool . |
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On the property bar, choose Object attributes from the list box.
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Click the Transformations flyout on the property bar, and enable any of the following check boxes:
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Click the edge of the object whose transformations you want to copy.
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In the toolbox, click the Paintbucket tool . |
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Click the edge of the object to which you want to apply the copied transformations.
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Options that are enabled in the Properties and Effects flyouts on the property bar are also applied when you copy properties.
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To copy effects from one object to another
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In the toolbox, click the Eyedropper tool . |
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Choose Object attributes from the list box on the property bar.
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Click the Effects flyout on the property bar, and enable any of the following check boxes:
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Click the edge of the object whose effects you want to copy.
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In the toolbox, click the Paintbucket tool . |
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Click the edge of the object to which you want to apply the copied effects.
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Options that are enabled in the Properties and Transformations flyouts on the property bar are also applied when you copy properties.
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Copying object properties, transformations, and effects