Maybe this will help.

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

As directed, change the High Contrast setting in Windows OS


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP


On Thu, 22 Feb 2007 18:04:00 -0800, Olga wrote:

I have always been able to view my highlighted cells while working in my
document but recently, the only way to view highlighted cells is by
previewing document or printing it out. Does anyone know how to correct this.

Thank you