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 Fri, 3 Mar 2006 17:49:27 -0800, voiceqween
wrote:

I have attempted to follow directions for inserting color and shading in
cells in Excel, but the color only shows in print preview, not in the window
I am working in.........WHY is this happening?

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP