Copy/Paste properties no longer work with in-line text.

Lately, the copy/paste properties is no longer working with an in-line text. For e.g., if I change color or font-width within a paragraph and want to copy/paste properties/styling to another section of the same paragraph, it is no longer possible. It was such a useful feature to save time while formatting text. 

Is it a known bug? or a permanent change? Has anyone found a good workaround for this? Thanks