Why can I only see color in print- preview?

Guest · Feb 1, 2005

What do I do to see the color on my screen, while I am in excel? Can on see
color in print preview mode.

Gord Dibben · Feb 1, 2005

poppa

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

Debra Dalgleish · Feb 1, 2005

If the high contrast setting is turned on you won't see the fill colour.
There's information in the following MSKB article:

OFF: Changes to Fill Colour and Fill Pattern Are Not Displayed
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=320531

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Why can I only see color in print- preview?

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