Copying a dataset table does not preserve all formatting

I need to replicate tables which I attach to datasets on different pages. When either duplicating or copying a table to another page, I initially see the selected columns, colors, table formatting etc … . But as soon as I connect it to another dataset on the different page, I lose the selection of columns and column widths.

I do keep the colors and borders, but this means I have to go in and edit everything to look like the same table for every page I do this on.

Ideally, I would like to just copy the table with all formatting, and just attach to another dataset (on a different page).

Please advise as to whether I have to handcraft my table formatting each time I want the same thing on another page.

Is there a workaround?

Thanks,

Deborah