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In Microsoft Excel 2003, when I select a color for a cell it does.
In Microsoft Excel 2003, when I select a color for a cell, it does not show
on the screen It shows only in the print preview, and when it is printed. How can I fix this?? |
MS Article found at
http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-ca;Q320531 OFF: Changes to Fill Color and Fill Pattern Are Not Displayed The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Excel 2000 Microsoft Excel 2002 Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Microsoft Publisher 2002 Microsoft Word 2002 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Microsoft Publisher 2000 Microsoft Word 2000 This article was previously published under Q320531 SYMPTOMS When you try to change the fill color or the fill pattern in one of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, the changes that you selected may not be visible; however, you may be able to see the changes in print preview and on a printed page. CAUSE This issue may occur if the Use High Contrast check box is selected. RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, follow these steps. NOTE: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Accessibility Options. Click the Display tab, and then click to clear the Use High Contrast check box. Click OK to close the Accessibility Options dialog box. MORE INFORMATION High contrast color schemes make the screen easier to view by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of these schemes also change the font sizes for easier reading. -- Regards Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Jude" wrote in message ... In Microsoft Excel 2003, when I select a color for a cell, it does not show on the screen It shows only in the print preview, and when it is printed. How can I fix this?? |
"Ken Wright" wrote: MS Article found at http://support.microsoft.com/default...;en-ca;Q320531 OFF: Changes to Fill Color and Fill Pattern Are Not Displayed The information in this article applies to: Microsoft Excel 2000 Microsoft Excel 2002 Microsoft PowerPoint 2002 Microsoft Publisher 2002 Microsoft Word 2002 Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Microsoft Publisher 2000 Microsoft Word 2000 This article was previously published under Q320531 SYMPTOMS When you try to change the fill color or the fill pattern in one of the programs listed at the beginning of this article, the changes that you selected may not be visible; however, you may be able to see the changes in print preview and on a printed page. CAUSE This issue may occur if the Use High Contrast check box is selected. RESOLUTION To resolve this issue, follow these steps. NOTE: Because there are several versions of Microsoft Windows, the following steps may be different on your computer. If they are, see your product documentation to complete these steps. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Accessibility Options. Click the Display tab, and then click to clear the Use High Contrast check box. Click OK to close the Accessibility Options dialog box. MORE INFORMATION High contrast color schemes make the screen easier to view by heightening screen contrast with alternative color combinations. Some of these schemes also change the font sizes for easier reading. -- Regards Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Jude" wrote in message ... In Microsoft Excel 2003, when I select a color for a cell, it does not show on the screen It shows only in the print preview, and when it is printed. How can I fix this?? Thanks so much. This fixed the Excel color fill problem! |
You're welcome, and thanks for the feedback. :-)
-- Regards Ken....................... Microsoft MVP - Excel Sys Spec - Win XP Pro / XL 97/00/02/03 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- It's easier to beg forgiveness than ask permission :-) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- <snip |
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