If this is a problem with all Excel files with coloured cells, the Windows OS
high contrast setting may be turned on. There is information in the
following MSKB article:

OFF: Changes to Fill Color and Fill Pattern Are Not Displayed

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-ca;320531

Gord Dibben Excel MVP


On Sun, 2 Jan 2005 08:01:02 -0800, "TJTOMCIU"
wrote:

COLOUR DOES NOT SHOW UP ON SCREEN. CAN BE SEEN IN PREVIEW MODE ONLY.