Copying attributes of object/text using shortcut keys!

Hello!
I want to copy attributes of one paragraph to another using shortcut keys. Is it possible in InDesign CS3 version? If yes where it is?
I know Mx Freehand can do it.

Define a paragraph style using the formatting you want (just highlight some text and define the paragraph style from the panel -- it will pick up the attributes). You can assign a keyboard shortcut as part of the style definition.
That isn't 100% keyboard, at least to start, but it's how ID works. Styles are extremely powerful. Edit the style and all text using the style changes instantly. Base one style on another, edit the base style, and the based-on text will change attributes not overridden in the based-on style.
Peter

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~drycsr~
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thank you guys, actually i want to move objects to a pane by using mouse (drag and drop to pane). there are more than one objects (as boxes). then when an object (box #1) which is clicked by mouse is active, the other objects are passive. so,i think maybe i can use shortcut keys as commands.
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