cell shading

[Guest]

cell shading and font color do not work on highlighted cells, however, fill
shading and font color are present in print preview. how do i activate these
features on active worksheet?

 

[Gord Dibben]

jose

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

cell shading and font color do not work on highlighted cells, however, fill
shading and font color are present in print preview. how do i activate these
features on active worksheet?

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[Guest]

THANK YOU! I've been so frustrated by this problem and your suggestion
solved it instantly!

theresa