Further to Bob's reply...........

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, 16 Jan 2008 07:55:01 -0800, Patriot
wrote:

I can not see "Cell Shading" or "Font Color". When I go to "Print Preview" it
shows up. I can change "Grid Line Colors" and see them on a working
spreadshet. But I can not see any cell shading or font color changes on a
open working spreadsheet. HELP!!!!!