If all workbooks and worksheets...............

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, 23 May 2007 20:01:01 -0700, confused without color <confused without
wrote:

I can't create or view spredsheets with color. The colors and patterns will
display in the print preview, but not in the worksheet screen. The video
drivers are up to date and no other issues seem to be notable. Is there a
way to fix? Is there a way to completely reset all of excels defaults?