in Excel: How do I change "selected cells" highlight color?

F

flameretired

When I select cells in Excel the shading is so light (blue) that I can barely
tell which cells are selected from those that are not. Can I change the
background color of cells that are selected?
Thanks.
 
G

Gord Dibben

Assuming Excel 2007 this is a known problem and as yet no patch for it.

I don't have Excel 2007 but I have read that playing with your Contrast can help
some.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
 
F

flameretired

Yes, it is Excel 2007. Sorry for the oversight, and thank you for the
information. I'll keep my eyes 'peeled'.
Thanks, again.
 
B

Bernard Liengme

Gord has told you all there is to know.
The very faint colour is a pain for some and seems to be monitor related
(and a bug!)
best wishes
 
T

treenaj

Darn... I was hoping that a fix had been found or created since October... oh
well, I'll just have to keep my fingers crossed that something will come up.

Thanks, Treena
 

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