Check this out................
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, 5 Sep 2007 12:28:17 -0700, dcooper
wrote: