Copying a data format You can copy a format, rename it and, optionally, edit the format details: Open Format Designer. Select an existing format. Click Copy Format. The Format Designer dialog is displayed. Rename the copied format and optionally modify the format details. Complete this information: Name Rename the copied format. This is mandatory. Description Optionally, specify a description for the copied format. Click Save Format. Note: You cannot save the copied format until a new, unique name has been specified. Click Edit Format to edit the details of the copied format.