Why do the colors or shading only show up in print preview in Exce

[Guest]

I have attempted to follow directions for inserting color and shading in
cells in Excel, but the color only shows in print preview, not in the window
I am working in.........WHY is this happening?

 

[Biff]

Hi!

See if this helps:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=320531

Biff

 

[Gord Dibben]

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.aspx?scid=kb;en-ca;320531


Gord Dibben Excel MVP

I have attempted to follow directions for inserting color and shading in
cells in Excel, but the color only shows in print preview, not in the window
I am working in.........WHY is this happening?

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP