How do I copy just the color with the Eye Dropper Tool?

Anytime I use the tool to copy a color, the entire format copies and changes the look of the object I already have selected. Is there a way to set my preferences so I only copy color with the Eye Dropper tool?

Hmm...I'm not sure what's going wrong, but even that doesn't seem to work. I think using Shift will help fine, because I do still benefit from copying objects in the same format. But I still appreciate the help. Thanks.

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