Gord,

That link has changed

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=833258
The fill color, the fill pattern, or the line color of a WordArt or
AutoShape
object in an Office document does not change

and unfortunately, MS do not automatically re-direct.

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HTH

Bob Phillips

(replace somewhere in email address with gmail if mailing direct)

"Gord Dibben" <gorddibbATshawDOTca wrote in message
...
Can you see the colors when in Print Preview or when you print the
worksheet?

If this is a problem with all Excel files, 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 Mon, 10 Jul 2006 19:20:01 -0700, Johnny434
wrote:

I cannot seem to be able to change the background colors of columns, rows
and
cells in Excel. I had no problem when I was using Office 97.
How can I do this with Office 2003?

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP