Frank

Check this out for color problems...............

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

Second question..........

Gridlines won't appear in PrintPreview if you have "Draft Quality" checked in
FilePage SetupSheet


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

On Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:37:01 -0800, Frank Smith <Frank
wrote:

In Excel, font color selected does not show up in'normal' or 'page layout'
views, but appears in 'print preview'. Also, in 'print'preview' the grid
lines disappear, although they are present in the two other views.

No assistance is available from Excel Help.