L laughing Dec 3, 2007 #1 How can I apply a custom pattern to cells, rather than the standard patterns available in Excel 2003?
How can I apply a custom pattern to cells, rather than the standard patterns available in Excel 2003?
M MartinW Dec 3, 2007 #2 Hi laughing, Excel is not as friendly as other programs in this regard, however, it is not too painful. Go to Tools>Options>Color Tab Click on a color swatch and click the Modify button then you can adjust the color for that swatch. Then when the function you are using calls up the color pallette your custom color will be available. HTH Martin
Hi laughing, Excel is not as friendly as other programs in this regard, however, it is not too painful. Go to Tools>Options>Color Tab Click on a color swatch and click the Modify button then you can adjust the color for that swatch. Then when the function you are using calls up the color pallette your custom color will be available. HTH Martin
G Gord Dibben Dec 3, 2007 #3 Do you mean "color"? Tools>Options>Color>Modify will allow you change a color to any rgb value you'd like. Or run a macro with your parameters. Sub foo() ActiveCell.Interior.Color = RGB(170, 112, 230) End Sub If you mean "pattern" like diagonal stripes or cross-hatch, I don't know if you can. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
Do you mean "color"? Tools>Options>Color>Modify will allow you change a color to any rgb value you'd like. Or run a macro with your parameters. Sub foo() ActiveCell.Interior.Color = RGB(170, 112, 230) End Sub If you mean "pattern" like diagonal stripes or cross-hatch, I don't know if you can. Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP