Thanks I knew someone would have already done it as it is a common problem
for partially sighted people thanks again.

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Nigel Graham
Hutton IT
www.hit.uk.net
"John Wilson" wrote in message
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Nigel,

Take a look at Chip's site.
This may work for you:

http://www.cpearson.com/excel/excelM...ightActiveCell

John

Nigel Graham wrote:

I need to create a spreadsheet for someone who is partially sighted. In
Lotus the cell you are in is in reverse video. This is what the person
used
to use so I as this is not available in Excel I need some code that when
any
cell is active it is in reverse video. i.e. black background and white
text
or yellow background and black text would be better for his sight
problems.
Any help would be appreciated.
Nigel Graham