Written by Allen Wyatt (last updated September 20, 2022)
This tip applies to Excel 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003
Rick wrote about a problem he was having when viewing cells that have a fill color. It seems that the color doesn't show up on the display, but it does show up when he prints the worksheet.
This problem is most likely related to the settings in Windows, not in Excel. Follow these general steps:
Figure 1. The Display tab of the Accessibility Options dialog box.
The fill colors should now be visible in the worksheet. They were "hidden" to make viewing data easier for those with certain types of visual limitations. This problem is detailed in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/833258
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2022-08-08 09:08:48
jeff
no contrast - well done!!!!!!
2022-01-06 13:03:09
MaryAnn Berry
You are amazing thank you so very much!!!
2019-09-26 04:10:35
Rahul
Thanks for the help, the computer seems so new, you are amazing!!!!
2018-10-02 20:39:32
Thanks for tip on "fill color doesn't display".
However, I don't have the "Accessibility Options" applet under the Control Panel.
Help?
Thanks.
Sohail
2018-04-21 06:16:45
Willy Vanhaelen
This tip still applies to Windows XP !!!
2018-04-20 10:57:59
Georgina Aucoin
Thanks for tip on "fill color doesn't display".
However, I don't have the "Accessibility Options" applet under the Control Panel.
Help?
Thanks.
Georgina
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