On possibility is that you have your PC set for disabled viewers.
Try Start | Accessories | Accessibility | Accessibility Wizard - do you have
high contrast set on?
best wishes

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"Shading Cell" <Shading wrote in message
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When I format a cell in Excel 2003, I am unable to see the color shading I
have just selected until I do print preview or actual print my spread
sheet.