If all workbooks and worksheets, perhaps this fix...............

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 Sat, 26 May 2007 18:11:01 -0700, SALLY DILEONARDO <SALLY
wrote:

Colored text is not visable uness I click on view first.