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http://support.microsoft.com/d*efault.aspx?kbid=320531
Changes to fill color and fill pattern are not displayed in Office programs

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"ynot" wrote in message
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Color not appearing in normal view while working with file. When I go to
print preview I see the colors in rows? How does on resolve this
scenario.
Thank you.