How do I change the color for cell selection in excel?

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dminliberty

I just started using Excel 2007. In the older versions when I select a row,
column, or specific group of cells, Excel would highlight the group in a
certain color. In Excel 2007, it simply surrounds the selected group of
cells with a thick black line. I've tried going into Excel Options under
Advanced but couldn't find how to do this. Can you assist me in changing
this feature?
 
K

Konstantin

I just started using Excel 2007. In the older versions when I select a row,
column, or specific group of cells, Excel would highlight the group in a
certain color. In Excel 2007, it simply surrounds the selected group of
cells with a thick black line. I've tried going into Excel Options under
Advanced but couldn't find how to do this. Can you assist me in changing
this feature?
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I have the same problem... However, it does use a color, a very, very,
very light blue(u can see this if you try to highlight a cell that is
colored dark blue). I cannot figure out where to change this..
HELP!!!, ITS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!
 
S

Sullivan.Bonnie

However, it does use a color, a very, very,
very light blue(u can see this if you try to highlight a cell that is
colored dark blue). I cannot figure out where to change this..
HELP!!!, ITS DRIVING ME NUTS!!!
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Just wondering if you ever found an answer to this. It's a horrible
selection color and my eyes always strain to actually see what has/
hasn't been selected. Changing the color scheme for the display
doesn't seem to affect Excel 2007 at all either. I'm not impressed
with MS Office Suite 2007.
 
K

KarimZH

Just wondering if you ever found an answer to this. It's a horribleselectioncolor and my eyes always strain to actually see what has/
hasn't been selected. Changing the color scheme for the display
doesn't seem to affectExcel2007at all either. I'mnotimpressed
with MS Office Suite2007.
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I'm having the EXACT same problem! I called back in October to MS
support and they said its just me. Obviously, its not.
 
K

KarimZH

I'm having the EXACT same problem! I called back in October to MS
support and they said its just me.  Obviously, itsnot.
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The funny thing is when I reinstall Excel (repair), it fixes the
problem temporarily and then randomly loses the highlight again! Very
annoying.
 
M

MagnoliaFly

The funny thing is when I reinstall Excel (repair), it fixes the
problem temporarily and then randomly loses the highlight again!  Very
annoying.
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Yep having the same problem too. Please fix this Microsoft!
 
D

DonC

AndreaIFC said:
I also cannot see the highlighting because it is so light. I would really
appreciate an answer. If anyone finds one, please point us to it. Thanks.
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Add me to the list. I find it extremely difficult to visually locate which
cell has been highlighted with a section area. PLEASE CHANGE THE COLOE
SCHEMES
 

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