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 Wed, 11 Apr 2007 13:02:08 -0700, Mrutin
wrote:

My screen is only displaying in Black and White, but only for excel. I am
sure it must be some simple toggle that I accidently hit, but I cannot figure
it out. I can see all the colors when I do Print Preview, so I know they are
there.