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
BTW...........TURN OFF THE CAPS LOCK, please.
Gord Dibben Excel MVP
>I CAN ONLY SEE MY HIGHLIGHTING IN PRINT PREVIEW BUT I CAN'T SEE IT WHEN I AM
>EDITING THE WORKSHEET.
Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP