Hi,
Transparency is not available in older versions of windows xl, pre 2007.
For a work around
http://j-walk.com/ss/excel/usertips/tip071.htm
Cheers
Andy
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Andy Pope, Microsoft MVP - Excel
http://www.andypope.info
"Christine Ma" wrote in message
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Do you know how to use the transparency button in Format data
series-Patterns-Fill Effects-Gradient? I found the button in it is
grey.