unable to change cell shading color in excel. can change font color,size,
etc.., but when trying to change shading it seems to "ignor" whatever color
is chosen. Thought maybe the cells were protected but happens on blank
worksheets also. any ideas?

this might help??
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=320531

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Don Guillett
SalesAid Software

"GHVer" wrote in message
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unable to change cell shading color in excel. can change font color,size,
etc.., but when trying to change shading it seems to "ignor" whatever
color
is chosen. Thought maybe the cells were protected but happens on blank
worksheets also. any ideas?

Can you see the shading when in Print Preview?

If this is a problem with all Excel files with coloured cells, the Windows OS
high contrast setting may be turned on. There is information in the
following MSKB article:

OFF: Changes to Fill Color and Fill Pattern Are Not Displayed

http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-ca;320531



Gord Dibben Excel MVP


On Mon, 16 May 2005 06:40:05 -0700, "GHVer"
wrote:

unable to change cell shading color in excel. can change font color,size,
etc.., but when trying to change shading it seems to "ignor" whatever color
is chosen. Thought maybe the cells were protected but happens on blank
worksheets also. any ideas?