Cell color change does not display.

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Confused Word user - 22 May 2007 14:54 GMT

I am using Excel 2003, and when I change the color of a cell, the color on
the screen never changes. I can open the print preview and see the color
change here.

Any Ideas?

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Gary''s Student - 22 May 2007 15:22 GMT

If this is a problem with all Excel files with colored 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

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Gary''s Student - gsnu200723

> I am using Excel 2003, and when I change the color of a cell, the color on
> the screen never changes. I can open the print preview and see the color
> change here.
>
> Any Ideas?

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Gord Dibben - 22 May 2007 15:58 GMT

Maybe this will help.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=833258

The fill color, the fill pattern, or the line color of a WordArt or
AutoShape object in an Office document does not change

As directed, change the High Contrast setting in Windows OS

Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

>I am using Excel 2003, and when I change the color of a cell, the color on
>the screen never changes. I can open the print preview and see the color
>change here.
>
>Any Ideas?

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